APhA Media Advisors Network In 2003, The American Pharmacists
Association (APhA) created two networks of specialized pharmacists
capable of speaking about OTC products (“OTC” refers to
over-the-counter products) and Rx products (“Rx” refers to
prescription medications). In response the network’s growing
popularity and the increasing cross-over expertise of many of the
pharmacists, the APhA Media Advisors Network was formed in 2006.Medications are powerful - that’s why they work. Pharmacists are the medication experts on The purpose of the APhA Media Advisors Network is to serve as a resource for journalists who are working on stories that involve improving medication use and advancing patient care by pharmacists. The network consists of academics, pharmacy policy experts, and pharmacists in a variety of professional practice settings including community, chain and hospital. Each media advisor is an APhA member, all have extensive knowledge of both over-the-counter products and prescription medications, as well as experience working with the media. Today, the APhA Media Advisors Network has more than 50 pharmacists around the country, including most major media markets. To date, the network has responded to inquires and interviewed with hundreds of news outlets around the world. For more information regarding the APhA Media Advisors Network or to speak to an APhA Media Advisor, please call APhA External Communications at 202-429-7558.
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