Stephen F. Eckel, PharmD, MHA, BCPS, FASHP, FAPhA

Pharmacy practice and education vary greatly across the world.

As the pharmacy profession advances, a credentialing system may be needed to determine which pharmacists are qualified to offer which services.

Questions have arisen regarding the standards for determining whether a generic medication is bioequivalent to the branded version.

A spirit of inquisitiveness and lifelong learning is essential to meeting the needs of pharmacy in the 21st century.

Which personality traits will help pharmacists thrive in the profession as it goes through future changes?

A lengthy cover story in TIME magazine explores in great detail why health care costs so much in the United States, but what are pharmacists and other health care workers willing to do to reduce those costs?

Health-System Edition Editor Stephen F. Eckel discusses the importance of always following best practices in preparing sterile products.

High-performing employees are at once extremely competent and excellent team players.

CSTDs can help ensure a safe working environment for hospital pharmacy workers and help cut down on drug waste, while maintaining the sterility of medications.

Institutions such as hospitals must be on the lookout for employees whose poor attitude can undermine the morale of others-and find ways to improve the behavior of these low performers.

Career opportunities for women have expanded dramatically over the past 40 years-especially in pharmacy.

Pharmacy has an opportunity to lead health care in developing innovators, but we all need to be in it together to ensure that pharmacy is positioned to succeed in the future.

There is an old adage that says if you put "skin in the game," you will be more willing to participate in an activity or take responsibility for an outcome.