American Pharmacists Month, observed throughout the month of October, recognizes the significant contributions to health care and the commitment to patient care by pharmacists in all practice settings nationwide. During this time, consumers are encouraged to consider the theme, “know your medicine, know your pharmacist.” AWARXE®, a consumer protection program provided by NABP, similarly encourages consumers to speak to their pharmacists about questions they have when taking medications and to not compromise on the quality of care when buying medications online. Pharmacists are highly trained health care professionals who play a critical role in patient care. As aging patients increasingly rely on multiple prescription drugs to manage chronic ailments, it is more important than ever that they have a trusted resource with specialized knowledge who can help to optimize their medication therapy outcome. More information is available on the American Pharmacists Association Web site. More information on the AWARXE Consumer Protection Program is available at www.AWARErx.org.
