Pharmacists have been recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as health care “extenders” in the community who can help improve chronic disease self-management. They may also be well-positioned to deliver patient care services and referrals for additional clinical services. But how do health departments begin to engage pharmacies as partners when traditionally they have not worked together?
We collaborated with CDC fellows and the American Pharmacists Association to contribute to the development of action guides with steps for health departments to begin partnering with pharmacies to improve care management for patients.
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