Compliance or adherence in the world of pharmacy
In the world of medications, we want patients to take their appropriately prescribed medications regularly to obtain the intended benefit. Is this done through compliance or adherence? The intent of the two terms is the same, but the spirit is entirely different. And it’s the spirit that counts in the end when leading patients to take their medications.
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Are you developing the pharmacy talent around you?
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Pharmacists and Superman have more in common than you think
For decades, pharmacists have been listed among the most trusted professionals. That trust comes from character. It comes from heart. It comes from having access to all sorts of powerful tools (medications) and making sure they are used to their greatest benefit!
