Robin Watson, MPH, MS

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to increased vigilance over the proper disposal of vaccine-related materials, such as vials, needles, syringes, and bandages.

The Immunization and Infectious Disease initiative for Healthy People 2020 goal is to “increase immunization rates and reduce preventable infectious diseases.”

Innovative pharmacists have taken immunizations, including the influenza vaccine, to off-site clinics located at employer sites, churches, malls, and various other community locations, with the intent to keep people healthy during the annual flu season rather than having them experience extended illnesses and loss of productivity.

A day does not go by without pharmacists, like most Americans, hearing about the overwhelming prescription opioid epidemic.

Do patients ever come into your pharmacy holding a bag of unused and expired medications and asking you to take them?