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Color lines: Disparities in pharmacy treatment, education, and practice

Color lines: Disparities in pharmacy treatment, education, and practice

CPE

Jazmin Black, PharmD, BCGP

Community activists light candles at a memorial near the site where George Floyd died at the hands of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on March 28, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The murder of George Floyd occurred at a time in history when the world had slowed down due to the pandemic and many citizens had time to watch and process racial injustices that had previously been lost in the frantic buzz of everyday life. This catapulted racial injustice to center stage and brought about what many call a “racial reckoning.”  Across the country, many organizations have implemented Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, created task forces, brought in speakers, and hosted workshops in order to foster these important conversations.3 In the 2019 National Pharmacist Workforce Study, it was noted that the field of pharmacy is becoming more diverse. From 2014–2019, the percentage of non-white licensed pharmacists increased from 14.9% to 21.8% and the percentage of Black pharmacists doubled from 2.3% to 4.9%. While these statistics have shown a shift in demographics and increase in diversity, 31% of pharmacists reported they had experienced discrimination in the workplace, and harassment related to race/ethnicity was the most common and made up 15.7% of all reported incidents.

CPE assessment

This assessment must be taken online; please see “CPE information” below for further instructions. The online system will present these questions in random order to help reinforce the learning opportunity. There is only one correct answer to each question.

CPE information

To obtain 1 hour of CPE credit for this activity, complete the CPE exam and submit it online at www.pharmacist.com/education. A Statement of Credit will be awarded for a passing grade of 70% or better. You have two opportunities to successfully complete the CPE exam. Pharmacists and technicians who successfully complete this activity before October 1, 2027, can receive credit. Your Statement of Credit will be available online immediately upon successful completion of the CPE exam.

This policy is intended to maintain the integrity of the CPE activity. Learners who successfully complete this activity by the expiration date can receive CPE credit. Please visit CPE Monitor for your statement of credit/transcript.

To claim credit
1. Go to http://apha.us/CPE.
2. Log in to your APhA account, or register as a new user.
3. Select “Enroll Now” or “Add to Cart” (click “View Cart” and “Check Out”).
4. Complete the assessment and evaluation.
5. Click “Claim Credit.” You will need to provide your NABP e-profile ID number to obtain and print your statement of credit.

Assistance is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm ET at APhA InfoCenter by calling 800-237-APhA (2742)
or by e-mailing infocenter@aphanet.org.

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Posted: Jan 7, 2022,
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