I remember one of my favorite pharmacists that I worked with as a student pharmacist was a floating pharmacist at the retail location I interned at. One memory stands out to me of her taking time during a busy day to help educate a patient on how to do a Vitamin B12 injection for the first time. I remember this was in the middle of both flu and COVID vaccine season, and even though the pharmacy was incredibly busy, it was clear this pharmacist had patient care at the forefront of her mind.
Speaking with the patients at checkout, they were given a great amount of peace of mind and knew that they could always come back to our pharmacy with any questions. The patient was scared and worried about having to give themselves shots so often, or having a loved one do it, and they seemed to have confidence after that education that they could handle it despite their fear. Pharmacists have an amazing opportunity to empower patients and let them know they always have access to healthcare providers if they need it through their local pharmacies.
I'd love to hear the rest of you and your stories about differences being made through pharmacists! Happy APhM!
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Zachary Krauss FPI,MBA
PGY1 HSPAL Resident
Winston-Salem NC
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-05-2023 09:55 PM
From: Maria Gonzalez
Subject: Celebrating American Pharmacists Month together!
American Pharmacists Month is celebrated every year in October! This is an opportunity to celebrate our profession and share our wins. The APhA New Practitioner Network wants to hear about your success stories.
Tell us about a time when you or someone you know made a difference in the profession. Tell us about those who inspired you to rise. We look forward to reading and being inspired by your stories. Happy American Pharmacists Month!
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Maria Gonzalez, PharmD
APhA NPN Member Engagement Standing Committee
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