Jennifer Gershman, PharmD, CPh, PACS

Incorporating the teach-back method and providing patient handouts expand health knowledge.

Influenza, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines are a critical part of MTM services

Examples include reviewing antibiotic doses, identifying drug-drug interactions, and implementing fall prevention strategies.

Opportunities may be found in community and ambulatory care settings

Providing immunization coadministration and assisting with insurance coverage are strategies to improve access.

Staying updated on travel vaccines and applying sunscreen are examples of summer health counseling tips

Read the Drug Facts Label to Learn More About OTC Medications.

Pharmacists play an important—and expanding—role in women’s health care.

Providing evidence-based literature and resolving medication-related problems are strategies for improving acceptance of clinical recommendations

Promote healthy strategies such as appropriate aspirin therapy and enhanced blood pressure control

Continuing education and networking can help pharmacists stay current with the profession

Multiple sclerosis and pulmonary arterial hypertension are disease states expected to have new medications in the upcoming year

Comprehensive medication reviews and drug interaction assessments are examples of clinical interventions

Free apps can help patients track cravings, monitor triggers, and stay motivated

Developing writing samples and networking are examples of strategies for students to develop their skills in medical writing.

American Pharmacists Month is an important time to recognize pharmacists who are innovators in medication therapy management

Pharmacists play a vital role in providing education and administering influenza, COVID-19, and RSV Vaccines

Pharmacists can provide important safety education to patients and health care professionals.

Pharmacists should provide guidance on issues such as proper drug disposal and potential drug interactions.

Pharmacists play key roles in performing comprehensive patient reviews, reducing polypharmacy.

Family members should also be trained in how to administer seizure first aid, apply a tourniquet to control bleeding, operate an automated external defibrillator, and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Health care professionals can provide patients with tips on appropriate hand sanitizer use, as well as product recommendations.

Adult and maternal RSV vaccines reveal positive findings.

Study results indicate that taking these products together reduces the risk of rebound congestion typically seen with intranasal decongestant therapy.

These appointments help identify medication-related problems and serve as a platform for additional education.

Clinical interventions, follow-ups, medication reconciliation, patient education are key aspects of the programs.

Services include adherence assessments, health screenings, medication reconciliation, vaccine administration.

Strategies to enhance patient relationships include teach-back method, providing follow-up information.

Pharmacists play a vital role in educating patients about differentiating among the common cold, COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus.

Educating patients, posting on social media, and countering misinformation are critical strategies.