Cheryl A. Grandinetti, PharmD

Pneumonia and influenza together represent the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. Pharmacists can influence care by ensuring that appropriate therapy is initiated quickly and closely monitoring patients.

Tuberculosis remains a major global health concern?it is important for the pharmacist to focus on patient medication adherence to avoid drug resistance.

Pharmacists can improve care of patients with hepatitis B or C through recommendations, monitoring, and education.

Dr. Grandinetti is a senior clinical research pharmacist at the National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Rockville, Md. The views expressed are those of the author and not those of any government agency.

The views expressed are those of the author and not those of any government agency.