How McKesson Advocates for Pharmacy Support and Sustainability
Community pharmacies have become one of the most accessible points of care for patients, especially in rural and underserved communities.
As the health care ecosystem evolves, pharmacies are facing a period of intense transformation, balancing rising operational costs with increased expectations to provide enhanced clinical services. This shift highlights a critical need for reliable, consistent support to ensure that when community pharmacies are strengthened, patients receive better care and the overall health care system remains resilient.
The drive toward a sustainable future for pharmacy is centered on the belief that the patient must come first. To achieve this, advocacy efforts are focused on elevating the role of the pharmacist and ensuring they can practice to the full scope of their education and clinical experience. By supporting state pharmacy associations and participating in groups like the Future of Pharmacy Care Coalition, there is a concerted effort to support legislation that enables patients to receive essential care directly from their community pharmacists.
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Pharmacists are encouraged to “amplify” their individual voices by joining state and national associations, which help represent their needs locally and advocate for beneficial regulations. Furthermore, engaging directly with elected officials through pharmacy tours provides a vital opportunity to educate policymakers on the challenges and importance of community pharmacies.
In the following video, Jeanine Singer, senior vice president of national and key accounts & field sales at McKesson, discusses the current challenges facing community pharmacies, the support offered through McKesson Amplify, and how pharmacists can get outside their comfort zone to shape the legislative decisions that impact their practice and patients.
