Total Pharmacy® June 2024

Medication nonadherence can account for up to 50% of treatment failures and over $500 billion in annual health care costs.

Telepharmacy can empower pharmacists to practice at the top of their license, fostering a more efficient and accessible health care system that benefits both patients and providers.

Sandra C. Canally, RN, founder and CEO of The Compliance Team, discussed the goals, benefits, and opportunities of value-based care in pharmacy.

In an attempt to promote flu vaccination, Kristen Thorson, PharmD, encourages pharmacists to “know the power of their recommendation.”

Nicolette Mathey, PharmD, founder of ATRIUM24 and Dotti CRM, discussed how new technological tools can help pharmacists care for more patients.

Although a recent study revealed shortcomings associated with ChatGPT and its guidance on medication use, it doesn’t rule out its potential as a valuable health care tool.

The APhA urged policy makers to consider these recommendations to avoid further exacerbating effects of the attack on US health systems.

In a world rich with diversity, pharmacists need to understand how varied backgrounds and special needs can impact a patient’s decisions in managing their health and medication protocols.