Tabriz University of Medical Sciences BioImpacts 2228-5652 16 1 2026 01 04 Emerging advancements and expanding technological scope of education and practices in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences 33047 33047 10.34172/bi.33047 EN Jaleh Barar https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0105-919X Karen Fiano https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3048-5737 Matthew Seamon https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7103-3585 Benedict Albensi https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7884-9261 Nile Khanfar https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2828-6499 Yadollah Omidi https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0067-2475 Journal Article 10.34172/bi.33047 2025 10 24 2025 12 24 Introduction: The pharmacy profession stands at a pivotal moment, as emerging scientific advancements and evolving healthcare demands require adept pharmacy practitioners and scientists. The integration of precision medicine, cellular and acellular regeneration, nano and bioengineering (e.g., 3D/4D bioprinting), digital therapeutics, artificial intelligence (AI)-point-of-care testing, and treating is starting to reshape pharmacy education, practice, and patient care. Pharmacy education needs to embrace these innovations to prepare graduates for the future of practice, to optimize therapeutic outcomes, and contribute meaningfully to translational medicine. Methods: This review elaborates on the historical evolution toward the incoming wave of the pharmacy profession and considers the necessary educational models that might be associated with its practice. Results: Expanded patient care roles are essential in this new era, with clinical pharmacists increasingly working alongside physicians under collaborative practice agreements. Additionally, prescriptive authority for pharmacists is gaining traction, enhancing healthcare accessibility and medication management. The integration of digital health technologies (e.g., telepharmacy, automation, wearable medical devices, and AI-driven decision support systems) further empowers pharmacists to deliver efficient, patient-centered care. Certain prospective concentrations (e.g., precision/personalized medicine, industrial pharmacy, drug discovery and development, drug compounding and formulation, and advanced drug delivery systems and devices) can further empower pharmacy education towards healthcare needs. Conclusion: By embracing technological and scientific advancements, pharmacists can solidify their roles as integral healthcare providers, ensuring that the profession remains dynamic, relevant, and impactful in an evolving healthcare landscape.