Enhancing Medication Access, Addressing Health Disparities in Community Pharmacies | ACCP 2024

The growing role of community pharmacies in providing comprehensive health care services is increasingly recognized. Several studies presented at the American College of Clinical Pharmacy 2024 Annual Meeting highlighted the potential of pharmacies to improve medication access, address health disparities, and enhance overall patient outcomes.

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References

1. Chaudhry F, Gonzalvo J, Karwa R, O’Keefe C. Implementation of a training for community organizations to improve medication access. Presented at: American College of Clinical Pharmacy 2024 Annual Meeting; October 12-15, 2024; Phoenix, AZ. Poster Tues-12.

2. Nguyen C. Exploring the patient perspective of community pharmacists delivering care to ethnically diverse individuals with disabilities. Presented at: American College of Clinical Pharmacy 2024 Annual Meeting; October 12-15, 2024; Phoenix, AZ. Poster Mon-20.

3. Fritz A, Renner SA, Clemons M, Pyle S, Whitner J. Retrospective review of pharmacy-driven use of patient assistance programs (PAPs) in an underserved population in a student run free medical clinic. Presented at: American College of Clinical Pharmacy 2024 Annual Meeting; October 12-15, 2024; Phoenix, AZ. Poster Tues-14.

4. Daly CJ, Chen E, Iqbal D, Jacobs DM, Tarun A. A cost-benefit analysis of a social determinants of health program within a clinically integrated network of community pharmacies. Presented at: American College of Clinical Pharmacy 2024 Annual Meeting; October 12-15, 2024; Phoenix, AZ. Poster Mon-49.