Giving Back: A Win-Win Plan of Action for Compounding Pharmacists
Author(s): Rudner Shara
Issue: Jan/Feb 2015 - Volume 19, Number 1
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Page(s): 14-17
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Abstract: Giving back to local communities guides the next generation, introduces new pharmacists to niche markets, and ensures that compounding pharmacists continue to stay on top of a rapidly developing field. The author discusses successful strategies that increase relevance within the community and cultivate opportunities for growth and innovation: opening pharmacies to the community, reaching out to local school districts, pharmacy schools, and professional organizations, and supporting appropriate charitable causes.
Related Keywords: community outreach, pharmacy tours, charitable causes, networking, pharmacy students, public education, precepting
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