The Expanding Role of the Pharmacist
Traditionally, a pharmacist served one purpose: to safely provide medications prescribed by a physician. That view of the pharmacist has been changing in recent years. Now, with the advent of health care reform, an estimated 32 million additional Americans will have access to health care—and the pharmacy profession is prepared to become even more engaged in direct patient counseling and care.
Specialty pharmacy, by its nature, has historically played a more prominent role in direct patient health care and is at the forefront of changes in the pharmacy profession. Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy in particular has long been actively involved in using a team approach for disease management and to help patients achieve and maintain good health and manage serious chronic illnesses. With its high-touch, high- tech patient approach, Diplomat will be a leader in the ongoing evolution of the pharmacy.
