Quiz me this…..!
What new technology emerged in the 1970s that truly changed the world?…. Certainly, you immediately thought of ‘the computer’ in your top 5 answers.
So, what new technology is now emerging in the 2020s that will truly change the world of specialty pharmacy?….. tick… tick… tick… time’s up! The answer that many of you may have thought of is…. Cell and Gene Therapy.
Yep, C&G is gonna’ have a huge impact on pharmacy across the board. If you play it out to the extreme, there will be, one day, a cell or gene therapy (or some other magical potion or gizmo) that will cure every ache and ill out there. Bye bye pharmacy!
OK, that may be a pipe dream… but it might be best to start planning for the tidal wave as opposed to a mere changing tide.
The article below is on point with the changing tide in pharmacy. It is worth a read… both intellectually and practically from a business perspective.
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8 Trends to Watch in the Cell and Gene Therapy Market