|Videos|November 10, 2017

NCODA: Filling the Gaps in Patient Coverage, Education of Oral Chemo Treatments

Pharmacists have an important role in the care of oncology patients, especially in managing their treatments and providing support to physicians. In an interview with Pharmacy Times at the National Community Oncology Dispensing Association (NCODA) 2017 Fall Summit, Jim Schwartz, President of NCODA, discussed the association's role in improving patient care, specifically by identifying and finding solutions for gaps in patient coverage and education.

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NCODA: Filling the Gaps in Patient Coverage, Education of Oral Chemo Treatments

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