Jennifer Gershman, PharmD, CPh, PACS

Identifying inappropriate OTC medications and recommending safer pharmacotherapy treatments are important roles for pharmacists.

Performing medication reconciliations and assessing for drug interactions are examples of strategies to prevent medication errors.

Review drug disposal options and discuss proper medication storage when dispensing.

Collaborative practice agreements expand pharmacists’ clinical authority and patient access.

Pharmacists enhance community health by offering test-and-treat services for COVID-19, influenza, strep, and RSV, improving access to care.

Pharmacists can educate patients about FluMist for at-home administration and opioid labeling changes.

Pharmacists Can Incorporate the New Hypertension Guidelines Into Their Medication Therapy Management Practices

Pharmacists play a vital role in vaccine education and administration.

Recommending and administering vaccines is a critical part of medication therapy management.

Particularly during summer months, counsel patients about sunscreen recommendations and drug-induced photosensitivity prevention strategies.

Administering influenza, COVID-19, and RSV immunizations at the same time may improve vaccine uptake.

OTC saliva substitutes and avoiding alcohol can help alleviate dry mouth symptoms.

As summer heats up, pharmacists can provide travel vaccines and other recommendations.

Pharmacists can counsel patients and educate the health care team about the risks of pharmacologically caused illnesses.

Pharmacists can perform MTM consultations and provide clinical recommendations to the health care team.

Educating patients about the nutrition facts label and integrating food pharmacies are examples of pharmacist opportunities.

Educating patients about lifestyle modifications is a critical part of preventing cerebrovascular events.

Identifying drug-related problems is a vital component of medication therapy management.

Adding HIV/AIDS to core chronic diseases is a key change.

Promoting antimicrobial stewardship and providing patient education are examples of strategies to prevent antimicrobial resistance.

Incorporating the teach-back method and providing patient handouts expand health knowledge.

Influenza, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines are a critical part of MTM services

Examples include reviewing antibiotic doses, identifying drug-drug interactions, and implementing fall prevention strategies.

Opportunities may be found in community and ambulatory care settings

Providing immunization coadministration and assisting with insurance coverage are strategies to improve access.

Staying updated on travel vaccines and applying sunscreen are examples of summer health counseling tips

Read the Drug Facts Label to Learn More About OTC Medications.

Pharmacists play an important—and expanding—role in women’s health care.

Providing evidence-based literature and resolving medication-related problems are strategies for improving acceptance of clinical recommendations

Promote healthy strategies such as appropriate aspirin therapy and enhanced blood pressure control