Amy Howard, MS, PharmD

Pharmacists advance equity by personalizing care and addressing health literacy to meet patients where they are.

Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to close health literacy gaps through clear communication and intentional patient education.

Small, evidence-based steps, resource awareness, advocacy, and interprofessional training can make health literacy a practical and sustainable part of pharmacy practice.

Equitable pharmacy care means tailoring support to individual patients while using existing health literacy resources to make information more accessible.

Pharmacists can advance health equity by tailoring patient communication and advocating for system-level strategies that support health literacy.

Pharmacists can close health literacy gaps by prioritizing clear communication and ensuring patients leave with confidence in managing their care.