From the Desk of the CEO

Preliminary CDC data show that drug overdose deaths in the United States hit a record high in the 12-month period ending in March 2021.

Pharmacists have all heard the phrase “children are not little adults.” It’s popular for a reason: it represents the dangers of simply scaling adult drug dosages to children. Adult physiology, however, has historically been used to scale pediatric dose recommendations.

In This Issue

November-December 2021 Student Pharmacist

Pushing new boundaries: The scoop on scope of practice ... From HQ: Dreaming BIG at APhA ... Expanded outreach through Operation Reproductive Health ...International global experiences ... Making excellence a habit ... Wellness for the busy student pharmacist... Preparing for the "I do" in pharmacy school ...Delivering health care and hope to rural Appalachia ... Stepping stones in providing health care

Why should you factor location and state regulations into your career decision-making process? Two accomplished pharmacists provide answers and highlight their regions.

International global health experiences will teach you things that you are not able to learn in the classroom and will help you become a more well-rounded pharmacist and individual.