DISRxUPT

In this episode of DISRxUPT, we discuss the importance of pharmacy advocacy with Dr. Thad Franz and Dr. Andrea Kowalski. Both serve as leaders of independent community pharmacies in the state of Ohio.

Show Notes

On this episode of DISRxUPT we discuss pharmacy advocacy with Dr. Thad Franz, Vice Chair of Experiential Programs with the Cedarville University School of Pharmacy and director of Cedar Care Village Pharmacy in Cedarville, Ohio, alongside Dr. Andrea Kowalski, Director of Clinical Services with Shrivers Pharmacy, a multi-store independent pharmacy is Southeast Ohio. 

Andrea this to say about pharmacy advocacy: “We can’t expect change or progress in our profession without showing the value of a pharmacist. And that means that we go beyond our traditional roles by finding new innovative ways to use our knowledge and unique position within the community to best serve our patients.”

Listen in as we discuss the basics of the pharmacist’s role in advocacy through patient and provider relationships.

What is DISRxUPT?

DISRxUPT is a podcast from the Cedarville University Center for Pharmacy Innovation which explores novel advances in the practice of pharmacy. From nanotechnology to unique public health initiatives, DISRxUPT will highlight stories of pharmacists who are changing the paradigm of patient care.

Tune in for new content once a month detailing how the profession of pharmacy continues to change and how the Center for Pharmacy Innovation is playing a key role in this transformation.