“Let’s Talk” Initiative Builds Patient Awareness of Pharmacists’ Role
"This is my third hospitalization in the last two years, and I've never seen a pharmacist. It's very hard to believe that pharmacists are taking part ... [read more]
Growing Trend Toward Specialization, Board Certification
IN THE LAST 11 YEARS, the number of pharmacists who have become board certified in a pharmacy specialty by the Board of Pharmacy ... [read more]
Provider Status in California Paves Way for New Patient-Care Opportunities
PHARMACISTS IN CALIFORNIA have been on the cutting edge of practice for more than 20 years. Through collaborative practice agreements and ... [read more]
PTAC: A New Collaboration to Expand Pharmacy Technician Education, Training
You may have heard about a new collaboration called the Pharmacy Technician Accreditation Commission (PTAC) that has been formed by ASHP and ... [read more]
State Society Perseveres in Effort to Advance Pharmacy Profession
THE ROAD TO VICTORY for California Senate bill 493 (PDF) was neither straight nor smooth. "This was a major fight," said Dawn Benton, chief ... [read more]
Antibiotic Stewardship Team Improves Drug Use, Reduces Costs
AN AGGRESSIVE ANTIMICROBIAL stewardship program established jointly by Mercy Gilbert and Chandler Regional Medical Centers led to a significant ... [read more]
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