From Preparation to Performance Improvement: Your Q1 Pharmacy Guide for a Successful 2026

The start of 2026 is your window of opportunity to prepare for value-based programs hosted in EQUIPP this year. To make quality improvement easier, we’ve produced a Q1 Pharmacy Checklist that lays out the essential roadmap for pharmacies to maximize performance and revenue right out of the gate.

Here’s a breakdown of how to master the Q1 window before the "race against the clock" begins.

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1. The Q1 Opportunity: Clean Up and Align

Quarter One is all about platform readiness. Before you can dive into clinical interventions, you need to ensure your foundation is solid.

• Audit Your Access: Review all logins. Ensure usernames are correct for current staff and remove access for those no longer with the pharmacy.
• Performance Review: Look back at your 2025 data. Where did you excel, and where did you fall short? Use these insights to set your 2026 benchmarks.
• Appoint a Champion: Success requires accountability. Designate an "EQUIPP Champion" to track weekly progress on metrics and lead the charge on enhanced services.
• Involve the Whole Team: Quality Improvement is a team sport and everyone plays an important role. Creating a muscle memory across your staff will ensure that the clinical practices required to earn extra revenue are maximized throughout the year. 

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2. Sharpen Your Knowledge

2026 brings new tools to the table to help your team move beyond dispensing and toward value-based revenue.

• EQUIPP Academy: We are thrilled to launch EQUIPP Academy, featuring on-demand courses focused on non-dispensing revenue. Bookmark this page for easy team access.
• The Knowledge Base: For quick answers and media library access regarding EQUIPP and Copilot, the Knowledge Base is your go-to searchable resource.
• Continuing Education: Through our partnership with CE Impact, we’re offering free 30-minute sessions for pharmacists and technicians. Topics include medication adherence, blood pressure checking strategies, and Point-of-Care A1C testing.

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3. Clinical Interventions & Outreach

Don't wait to worry about outliers. Early outreach is critical for maximizing earning potential, especially since some plan designs require documentation to start in Q1.

• Prioritize LAMP: Focus on the Longitudinal Adherence Monitoring Program (found under the Enhanced Services tab).
• Target Outliers: Review last year’s outlier reports and use our templates to build your Q1 contact list.
• Streamline Your Efforts: Review programs for overlapping patient opportunities. If a patient is an outlier in two categories, one phone call can solve both.
• Script for Success: Develop conversation scripts for patient interactions to ensure your staff feels confident and professional.

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4. The 2026 Roadmap

Consistency is the key to pharmacy performance. To keep your team on track:

• Monthly Task Trackers: Utilize trackers from January through December to assign duties and monitor status.
• Utilize Tech Reminders: Sign up for text message reminders. These alerts will notify you of expiring opportunities so you never miss out on revenue.
• Personalized Support: If you’re new to the platform, start a free trial of EQUIPP Copilot or schedule a one-on-one demo with our support team.

Pro Tip: Documentation for programs like blood pressure or A1C tracking should be completed directly in EQUIP or CoPilot to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Ready to get started? Download the full Q1 Checklist from our Knowledge Base. Let’s make 2026 your pharmacy's most clinical—and profitable—year yet!