Stop! Start! Continue! Captivating the public's interest in the Pharmacy Profession

Dr. Al Carter, Executive Director of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, discussed what needs to stop, start, and continue in pharmacy.

For stopping, he said negative advocacy against pharmacy as a career needs to end, as it risks worsening workforce shortages.

To start, more needs to be done to educate the public on pharmacists' extensive clinical capabilities and role in healthcare teams.

For continuing, pharmacists should keep stepping up during public health crises by providing services like vaccinations and testing. Their accessibility makes pharmacies vital partners.