Pharmacy Support to Expand for GLP-1 Patients in Chicago
A November session will outline how pharmacists can help patients manage nutritional and wellness needs while on medication.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Diabetes
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The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the Milken Institute will host a session on pharmacy support for GLP-1 patients at the GLP-1 Shopper Summit in Chicago on November 12, 2026. The presentation explores how local pharmacists can help patients manage nutrition and wellness needs while taking GLP-1 medications.
Why it matters
As GLP-1 medication adoption grows, pharmacists are increasingly positioned to play a role in guiding patient wellness and nutritional choices. This session aims to outline strategies for how pharmacy resources can support individuals in maintaining health goals during their treatment journey.
The session provides joint findings from the National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the Milken Institute regarding patient support needs. Specific operational metrics for these recommendations remain under development pending the summit presentation.
The players
National Association of Chain Drug Stores
An industry trade association representing pharmacy chains that advocates for the role of community pharmacists in healthcare.
Milken Institute
A nonprofit think tank that publishes research on public health policy and the economics of health systems.
Chris Krese
The senior vice president of congressional relations and communications at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.
The details
The upcoming session, titled Pharmacy Can Boost Patients' GLP-1 Success - Here's the Plan, explores how pharmacy staff can assist patients in navigating the shifting nutritional and wellness demands associated with GLP-1 use. By integrating specific support strategies, the groups aim to help pharmacists provide more targeted care for patients managing these medications as part of their health regimen.
Timeline
November 12, 2026: The GLP-1 Shopper Summit session takes place in Chicago.
Health Landscape
This session reflects the broader trend of pharmacies expanding their scope to provide clinical and nutritional support for patients on chronic therapies. It aligns with current efforts by researchers at the Milken Institute to modernize the role of the pharmacy in patient care coordination.
Patients currently taking GLP-1 medications may find that their local pharmacies begin offering more specialized nutritional or wellness guidance in the future. It is worth discussing with your primary care physician or local pharmacist how you can best utilize pharmacy resources to support your treatment goals.
The takeaway
The evolving role of the pharmacy reflects a shift toward more holistic, patient-centered care for those on GLP-1 treatments. If you are starting a new medication, consult your pharmacist about what wellness or nutritional support services are currently available to you.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Consumer Goods Technology.
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