Drug Topics August 29, 2025
Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to close health literacy gaps through clear communication and intentional patient education.
Pharmacists interact daily with patients who often struggle with low health literacy, yet this role remains underrecognized. Many patients cannot fully understand treatment instructions due to medical jargon or complexity. With small but intentional steps, like teach-back methods, pharmacists can bridge gaps, ensuring patients leave with clear, actionable knowledge.
Drug Topics® recently sat down with Amy Howard, MS, PharmD, clinical assistant professor at the University of Maryland, and Laura Sahm, PhD, professor of clinical pharmacy at University College Cork, to discuss why health literacy is such a critical but often overlooked aspect of patient care, especially in pharmacy.
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