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Publication|Articles|October 1, 2026
- October 2026
- Volume 92
- Issue 10
National Pharmacy Week: More Than a Thank-You
Author(s)Mike Hennessy Jr, Chairman and CEO
Fact checked by: Yasmeen Qahwash
National Pharmacy Week spotlights how pharmacists and technicians boost adherence by clarifying medication timelines, easing uncertainty, and strengthening patient trust through better counseling.
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National Pharmacy Week, held from October 18 to 24 this year, is a fitting moment to reflect on the vital role pharmacists and their teams play in guiding patients through some of the most uncertain parts of their care. As frontline, highly accessible health care professionals, pharmacists are often the ones patients turn to first when a medication is not doing what they expected, making clear and honest counseling more important than ever.
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