5 Key Sessions, Interviews at McKesson ideaShare 2022

Pharmacy Times will be covering McKesson ideaShare 2022 live in Washington, DC, from July 7 through 10. This year’s re-imagined meeting focuses on creating connections, fostering innovations, and strengthening the collective voice of independent pharmacies.

Stay tuned on Pharmacy Times and don’t miss these 5 key sessions and exclusive interviews:

• In an interview with Pharmacy Times, Anita Jacobson, PharmD, will discuss her session on the role of pharmacy team members in naloxone education. By providing concise and effective education to patients about the use of naloxone in situations of opioid overdose, pharmacists and technicians can reduce stigma and engage patients in these life-saving efforts.
• On July 8, a lunch and learn session will include panelists discussing women in pharmacy and how their backgrounds have shaped them as leaders. Speaker Blair Thielemier, PharmD, will discuss how women in pharmacy can shift their identities for success.
• Presenter Jacinda C. Abdul-Mutakabbir, PharmD, MPH, AAHIVP, will discuss her session titled “The Importance of Cultural Competence in Pharmacy Practice” in an exclusive interview with Pharmacy Times. Abdul-Mutakabbir will review key traits of cultural competence, how to grow these skills, and how these vital skills can help patients.
• On July 9, experts will convene in a public policy session to review the current political climate and its impact on independent pharmacies. Panelists will review what owners, pharmacists, and other team members need to know about current legislation efforts and what they mean for the future of pharmacy.
• Managing pharmacy inventory can be complicated and challenging, and a session on July 8 will discuss ways to optimize inventory management. By including team members who can assist, speaker Jeremy Sasser of the National Healthcareer Association will discuss how streamlined workflow procedures can lead to increased profitability and sustainability.

Keep an eye on PharmacyTimes.com and follow Pharmacy Times on social media for these and other events at McKesson ideaShare 2022.