|Articles|November 6, 2017

Why Should Pharmacies Offer Weight Management Services?

In this clip, Kathy Campbell, PharmD, CEO of Medicap Pharmacy, discusses the benefits of interacting with patients about their wellness and offering weight management services in the pharmacy.

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