Pharmacists can help increase confidence in the COVID-19 vaccines
Developing three vaccines against COVID-19 in a relatively short amount of time was monumental. But what might end up being equally Herculean: convincing everyone to get vaccinated. Studies show that Americans have varying levels of hesitancy about receiving a COVID-19 shot depending upon their ethnic background, geographical location, and political affiliation, among other factors. Add […]
Read More ›Board Member Outlines Keys to Success
What is it like to be a board of pharmacy member? This feature goes behind-the-scenes for an in-depth look into a board’s inner workings. Gina A. Archer, MHA, PharmD, RPh Member, Bahamas Pharmacy Council When were you appointed to the Bahamas Pharmacy Council? What type of member are you? I was appointed by the minister […]
Read More ›Pharmacy Community Pulls Together To Combat COVID-19
Challenging government and civil society at all levels, the COVID-19 pandemic has tested the ability of public officials, local and federal agencies, health care entities, and numerous other stakeholders to act quickly and effectively in a public health crisis. Because pharmacists play such an important role as frontline and accessible health care providers, numerous organizations […]
Read More ›Could Pharmacists Improve Access to Health Care in Rural America?
This article was adapted from an edition of Policy Perspectives, published in the February 2020 issue of Innovations. For decades, members of Congress and health policy thought leaders have prioritized policies to improve rural health through increased federal appropriations, special reimbursement structures, and distinct models of care delivery for rural health providers. For the nearly […]
Read More ›Illinois Board Examines Pharmacist Working Conditions, Other Practice Issues
What is it like to be a board of pharmacy member? This feature goes behind-the-scenes for an in-depth look into a board’s inner workings. Lemrey “Al” Carter, MS, PharmD, RPh Member of the Illinois State Board of Pharmacy When were you appointed to the Board of Pharmacy? I was appointed by former Governor Bruce Rauner […]
Read More ›New Member Adds Her Voice to Arkansas Board
What is it like to be a board of pharmacy member? This feature gets behind-the-scenes with members to reveal a board’s inner workings. Becca Mitchell, PharmD Member of the Arkansas Board of Pharmacy When were you appointed to the Board of Pharmacy? Are you a pharmacist, technician, public member, or other type of member? I […]
Read More ›This PharmD Candidate Took Pharmacy Law into Her Own Hands
Laws and regulations govern every pharmacist’s workday. You are probably familiar with many of them, which range from patient counseling requirements to opioid-dispensing practices. Maybe they felt burdensome. Maybe just downright confusing. Maybe you didn’t know you could help shape them. Poised to receive her PharmD in 2019, Sara Whitt, a student at University of […]
Read More ›Montana Board Director Talks Taking on DSCSA Requirements
Boards of pharmacy can face unexpected challenges while working to protect the public health. Here, board executive directors talk about how they worked around these obstacles. Marcie Bough, PharmD, RPh Executive Officer, Montana Board of Pharmacy What is one of the most significant challenges or issues your board addressed in the past year or so? […]
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