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|Articles|July 24, 2020
July 24: Pharmacy Fun Fact
Author(s)Jennifer Gershman, PharmD, CPh, PACS
Which former US Vice President was also a pharmacist?
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Which former US Vice President was also a pharmacist?
Answer: Hubert Humphrey
Hubert Humphrey was a former US Vice President and senator as well as a pharmacist like his father. The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) established the Hubert Humphrey Award in 1978, which is given annually to recognize APhA members who have made substantial contributions in government and/or legislative service.
REFERENCE
APhA. Hubert H. Humphrey Award. https://www.pharmacist.com/hubert-h-humphrey-award. Accessed July 15, 2020.
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