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November 14, 2016
It was a long election season, but we now know that the Republicans will have control of the White House, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House of Representatives. The political experts are now shifting attention to what does this mean on many fronts. Pharmacy, health care, and patient advocacy organizations…
November 1, 2016
Anyone who has ever read my blog knows that our focus is getting pharmacists on the team and in the game. And, you’ll know that we’re driving hard to gain federal provider status recognition through the Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act, H.R. 592/S. 314.
But Congress isn’t…
October 18, 2016
Each year during American Pharmacists Month, I have the privilege of getting MY flu shot from a pharmacist. The occasion gives me the opportunity to visit different locations. This year, I received my influenza vaccination from Carl Woelfel, PharmD, at the Walgreens flagship store in the Chinatown…
September 30, 2016
Every October during American Pharmacists Month, we recognize the impact pharmacists have on improving medication use and advancing patient care throughout all practice settings.
The theme for American Pharmacists Month is "Know Your Pharmacist—Know Your Medicine.” It is based on one essential fact…
September 27, 2016
A few weeks ago, CDC issued a report that millions of older adults covered under Medicare Part D are not taking their blood pressure medicine as directed. This disappointing news brings home the essential nature of pharmacy’s push to get pharmacists on the team in health care. We could do SO much…
September 12, 2016
As the “American” Pharmacists Association, we are focused on achieving wider access to pharmacists’ services here in the United States, but advancing pharmacy practice is a global issue, not simply a national issue.
Last month, I attended the 76th International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) World…
August 30, 2016
I recently had the privilege to offer comments at the High Point University School of Pharmacy’s White Coat Ceremony.
It was a pleasure to speak to such a great group of students as they begin their pharmacy journey. I’m sure years from now they won’t remember my words, but my hope is that they…
August 25, 2016
Today, the U.S. Surgeon General is taking historic action by sending a personal letter to more than 2.3 million health care practitioners and public health leaders. He is seeking our help to address the prescription opioid crisis. I want to make sure you see his letter, a copy of which I have…
August 16, 2016
Pharmacists looking for fulfilling team-based patient care roles could take a page from APhA President Kelly Goode’s playbook. Last week, I got to see her practice firsthand and was impressed by many things. But most of all, I was impressed with the commitment to service among the medical and…
August 2, 2016
Last week, President Barack Obama signed the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 (CARA), which provides a framework for opioid abuse prevention and treatment.
The law includes several provisions that emphasize the pharmacist’s vital role in caring for patients, including expanded…