Patient confidentiality is a cornerstone of the professional duty owed by pharmacists to their patients.

David B. Brushwood, BSPharm, JD

Common GI complaints that can generally be managed with nonprescription treatments and self-care include belching, heartburn, indigestion, acid reflux, sour stomach, and nausea.

Beyond just naming the issues, APhA and other organizations recognize that change needs to happen in the pharmacy workplace. Workplace conditions continue to be the primary reason cited for prolonged stress and burnout submitted to the Pharmacy Workplace and Well-being Reporting (PWWR) portal, a confidential and anonymous way pharmacy personnel can report positive and negative experiences in pharmacy practice.

Loren Bonner

Pharmacists are among the most accessible health care providers, working with patients outside of traditional clinical environments and in highly visible and trafficked settings. As such, they are uniquely positioned to provide assistance to individuals who may be experiencing abuse or violence.

Elizabeth Briand

“George” had chronic constipation. But as an older adult living with advanced Alzheimer disease, he couldn’t talk to his doctors about what might be triggering the problem or work with them to help determine the best care plan.

Sonya Collins