From the Desk of the CEO

As a longtime pet owner, I have loved family dogs, cats, bunnies, fish, hamsters, and even a few goats over the years. Pets bring countless joys to our lives and some health benefits for humans, too, including stress relief and potentially lower risk of heart disease. Most importantly, though, they are often cherished lifelong companions.

Kristin Wiisanen PharmD, FAPhA, FCCP, Pharmacy Today editor in chief

It’s that time of year again for immunizations to ramp up as we enter the height of COVID-19 and influenza season. September of each year brings increased focus on prevention of these infections through vaccination.

Kristin Wiisanen PharmD, FAPhA, FCCP, Pharmacy Today editor in chief

I was fortunate to participate on a panel discussion, Shaping the Future of Pharmacy, during the recent APhA Corporate Alliance Roundtable. Representatives gathered from the pharmaceutical industry, community pharmacy, manufacturing, and education to look ahead to what is on the horizon for our profession.

Kristin Wiisanen PharmD, FAPhA, FCCP, Pharmacy Today editor in chief

Over the past 5 years, we have seen tremendous changes in pharmacy practice, from expanded roles in COVID-19 treatment to prescribing oral contraceptives and other medications to testing for and treating some conditions. Although pharmacists have seen many practice barriers melt away, these changes have often been introduced slowly —one step, or one drug, at a time—within the boundaries of each state’s pharmacy practice act.

Kristin Wiisanen PharmD, FAPhA, FCCP, Pharmacy Today editor in chief

In recent years, we have witnessed expanding roles and opportunities for both pharmacists and pharmacy technicians as COVID-19 has catalyzed unprecedented change in health care delivery.

Kristin Wiisanen, PharmD, FAPhA, FCCP, Pharmacy Today editor in chief