Pharmacy Times October 11, 2024
Mike Hennessy Jr, President and CEO

Key Takeaways

  • Pharmacists ensure safe medication use, prevent errors, and optimize treatment outcomes through meticulous prescription reviews and patient counseling.
  • They collaborate with healthcare providers, manage chronic conditions, and offer immunization services, enhancing comprehensive patient care.
  • Pharmacists educate patients on new vaccine recommendations and address public interest in medications like GLP-1 for diabetes and weight loss.
  • Challenges include the influence of pharmacy benefit managers, prompting public attention and legislative actions.
  • Celebrating American Pharmacists Month honors pharmacists’ dedication and inspires future generations to join this vital profession.

As we embark on American Pharmacists month in October, we must take a moment to recognize and appreciate the invaluable contributions of pharmacists to our health care system. They often work behind...

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