For Advocates
Pharmacists are starting to get the recognition they deserve... but there's still more to be done. Learn about the different initiatives and legislative changes that will empower pharmacists to continue practicing at the top of their licenses.
Resources for Getting Started
Media Matters: The Complete Guide to Getting Positive Media Attention — Learn how to write a letter to the editor of a news publication, how to send out media advisories and press releases, how to ensure that newspaper editorial boards and other information sources are briefed on important issues, and more. (From Advocacy & Communication Solutions, advocacyandcommunication.org)
Take Your Legislator to Work — Sometimes, the best way to get involved in politics is to invite politics into your pharmacy. Read about how inviting your local representatives to spend some time with you behind the counter might help them see things from your point of view. (From the National Community Pharmacists Association, npca.org)
Find & Contact Your Legislators — Use NCPA's Legislative Action Center to find your local and state representatives and contact them about legislation that supports community pharmacies and their patients. (From the National Community Pharmacists Association, npca.org)
Taking Action Against CVD: The Social Determinants of Heart Health, Part 3
In the final article of a three-part series, we examine the actions pharmacists and their patients can take to have a positive impact on heart health.
5 Keys to Improving Cardiovascular Health: The Social Determinants of Heart Health, Part 2
In the second article of a three-part series, we examine 5 key areas that pharmacists and patients can focus on to improve their heart health.
Rethinking Cardiovascular Disease: The Social Determinants of Heart Health, Part 1
In the first article of a three-part series, we take a look at the relationship between cardiovascular disease and the social determinants of health (SDOH).
What Can My Pharmacy Do? The Path to Health Equity, Part 5
In the fifth article of a five-part series, we examine what community pharmacies can do to become catalysts for change, address social determinants of health, and promote health equity.
Plotting the Points to Success: The Path to Health Equity, Part 4
In the fourth article of a five-part series, we discuss health literacy and different strategies in place to reduce disparities in health for communities across the country.
Improving Access to Care: The Path to Health Equity, Part 3
In the third article of a five-part series, we discuss access to care and a community pharmacist’s role in social determinants of health (SDOH) screenings.
Addressing Health Disparities & Social Determinants of Health (SDOH): The Path to Health Equity, Part 2
In the second article of a five-part series, we discuss health disparities and the impact of social determinants of health (SDOH) on patient outcomes.
Going Beyond Healthcare: The Path to Health Equity, Part 1
In the first article of a five-part series, the editorial staff of Ask Your Pharmacist poses the question, “What is health equity, and how do we achieve it?”