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Don’t expand scope of practice for already overworked pharmacists

A congressional bill would add more to community pharmacists’ task list, expanding their scope of practice in a way that threatens patient safety.

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Fighting for Physicians
Health care professional measuring a patient's blood pressure
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Why pharmacists, dentists are key members of the BP control team

Learn more with the AMA about the approach an FQHC in West Virginia is taking with team-based care for blood pressure control.

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HHS declaration on pharmacists’ scope of practice & COVID-19

Recently HHS issued a declaration entitled “Third Amendment to Declaration Under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act for Medical Countermeasures Against COVID–19.” Learn more.

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AMA opposes HHS move to expand pharmacists’ scope of practice

The AMA opposes a new HHS declaration that permits pharmacists and pharmacy interns to administer vaccines to children between three and 18 years old.

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AMA opposes expanding pharmacists’ ability to provide child vaccines

We urge HHS to reconsider the negative health repercussions of funneling children away from their primary care physicians and rescind this declaration.

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How embedded pharmacists can improve correctional health care

To improve health outcomes in incarcerated populations, embedded pharmacists have become a vital part of the care team. Find out more.

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How embedded pharmacists improve care for Native American patients

Native American communities face growing inequity in health care, largely due to inadequate access to services. Find out how pharmacists help.

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A pharmacist discusses options with a patient.
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Add a pharmacist to the team to see better outcomes

An integrated health system in Oregon has embedded pharmacists for 20-plus years. Here is how their collaboration with pharmacists works.

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How to make the pharmacist part of your practice’s team

Often overlooked, the integration of pharmacists or pharmacy technicians in practices can help improve patient outcomes.

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