What innovations in health care are driving the demand for pharmacists?
With an aging population, the increased use of prescription and non-prescription medications, and the advent of home diagnostics and monitoring devices, there is a shortage of qualified pharmacists on a national, state and local level to assist patients and other health care providers in managing medications to achieve optimal outcomes. Pharmaceuticals (both prescription and non-prescription) remain one of the most common health care interventions for patients of all ages, and pharmacists remain one of the most accessible health care providers to assist patients in managing their medications for optimal outcomes, yet the number of pharmacists remains underrepresented in all sectors of practice.
