October is National Pharmacist Month — a time dedicated to recognizing and thanking pharmacists for the contributions they make in health care. As Chief Executive Officer of the Arizona Pharmacy Association, I know firsthand the impact pharmacists make in the lives of patients across our great state.

Every day, more than 10,000 licensed pharmacists across Arizona meet patient needs locally, providing critical access to care — but they could do even more, if allowed.

Pharmacists are trained at the doctorate-level and are positioned to address some of the most pressing healthcare issues today. Doctors of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), like other providers, including physicians and nurses, have one primary goal in mind — to use their training and knowledge to improve patient health outcomes.

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