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The 3 Insights Guiding John O'Brien and NPC
John M. O’Brien, PharmD, MPH, newly appointed President and CEO of the National Pharmaceutical Council, discusses the 3 main insights that have guided him throughout his career.
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Pharmacy Times interviewed John M. O'Brien, PharmD, MPH, on his new role as president and CEO of the National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC).
In this discussion, O'Brien defines the 3 central insights that have guided him over the years and that NPC is committed to: put the patient at the center, follow the science, and engage in constructive dialogue with everyone.
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