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The Vital Role of Health System Pharmacy

Learn more about the important role health system pharmacists and pharmacy techs play in healthcare.

By McKesson Health Systems Editorial Team

Date

June 17, 2022

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By: McKesson Health Systems Editorial Team

Read time: 3 minutes

Pharmacists and pharmacy techs continue to expand their role in healthcare.

Health system pharmacists are patient advocates, providing education and communication through a culture of transparency and trust. But now, their impact reaches beyond the hospital walls as they expand responsibilities to coordinate care, manage drug supply, and identify appropriate patient therapies.

To learn more about the vital role of health system pharmacists and pharmacy techs, download our infographic (PDF, 119 KB) .

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