Pharmacy Times January 19, 2026
Improving Health Equity Through Pharmacist-Led Care Is a Collective Necessity Requiring a Multifaceted, Collaborative Approach
Health disparities are preventable gaps in health outcomes that disproportionately burden individuals facing social, economic, or environmental barriers—most often affecting racial and ethnic minorities and individuals with lower socioeconomic status.1 They can be seen in health care access, use, quality, and delivery of clinical care as well as the incidence and mortality from conditions, diseases, and disorders. Disparities can also be observed in the risks, incidence, and problems associated with certain behaviors. Health disparities stem from socioeconomic status, race and ethnicity, geographic location, and language barriers.
The unmatched accessibility of community pharmacists can be used as a critical asset in the fight against health care...
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