From the Desk of the CEO

When I first began practicing as an immunizing pharmacist in 1999, the often-heard mantra was “a rising tide lifts all boats,” referring to the positive impact that pharmacy-based immunization delivery could have on interdisciplinary vaccine advocacy and public health efforts.

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

According to CDC, antimicrobial resistance occurs when bacteria and fungi develop the ability to defeat the drugs designed to kill them. In short, the bugs aren’t killed and they continue to grow.

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

According to CDC, antimicrobial resistance occurs when bacteria and fungi develop the ability to defeat the drugs designed to kill them. In short, the bugs aren’t killed and they continue to grow.

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

According to a recent report, up to 11% of young adults with medical conditions use some form of cannabis on a daily basis. Although the prevalence of its use decreases with age, an increasing number of older adults are also relying on cannabis or cannabis-based products, many for pain relief.

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

According to CDC, about 1 in 10 Americans have diabetes and approximately 90% to 95% of them have type 2 diabetes. Disturbingly, another 8.5 million people (23.0% of adults) have undiagnosed diabetes.

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