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What Lies Ahead For Pharmacists in 2021– Pharmacy Times
January 26, 2021
Ken Whittemore Jr., RPh, MBA, VP, Professional & Regulatory Affairs, Surescripts
Long gone are the days when pharmacists were sometimes referred to as pill-counters and considered just dispensers of medication. Pharmacists have become recognized as critical front-line workers in the fight against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) while remaining active members of the patient care team.
Their role expanded considerably in 2020 as they administered childhood vaccines, conducted COVID-19 testing, virtually counseled patients and more. This year, pharmacists’ role will continue to evolve because of, or despite, the pandemic. Below are my predictions on what lies ahead for pharmacists in 2021.
- Pharmacists’ Duties Will Continue to Grow, As Will Their Stress
- Health Care Consumerism Will Gain Traction at the Pharmacy
- Specialty Medications Will Drive Digital Innovation
- Regulatory Drivers for Health Care Information Technology Adoption Will Grow
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References
www.pharmacytimes.com/view/what-lies-ahead-for-pharmacists-in-2021
