Feasibility of Interprofessional Education in a Community Pharmacy.

Objective: To evaluate student learning, preceptor opinions, and feasibility of conducting interprofessional education in a community pharmacy.

Methods: Six pharmacy and 6 physician assistant students from 2 universities were paired to practice together in a community pharmacy for 1 day and clinic or emergency department for 1 day. Investigator-developed surveys were completed anonymously by students and preceptors.

Interviewer perceptions during the implementation of the multiple mini-interview model at a school of pharmacy.

Introduction: Studies reveal positive interviewer perceptions of multiple mini-interview (MMI) upon MMI completion. No studies evaluate change in interviewer perceptions during MMI implementation. The objective was to evaluate the change in interviewer perceptions during the implementation of the MMI model at the University of Toledo College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Strategy to Improve Efficiency of Comprehensive Medication Reviews in a Community Pharmacy.

Comprehensive medication reviews (CMRs) provide opportunities for pharmacists to perform clinical services to their patients. However, pharmacists are often not able to perform CMRs due to time constraints. Studies have shown that incorporating support staff into the CMR workflow may lead to increases in the completion of CMRs.

Experiences With Stress Among African American Men Living With Type 2 Diabetes: A Qualitative Inquiry.

Self-managing type 2 diabetes (T2D) is critical but often presents a challenge among African American men. Stress may exacerbate both mental and physical problems, which can lead to poor self-management; however, the evidence is sparse. The purpose of this manuscript is to examine the relationship the role of stress in type 2 diabetes management among a prospective group of African American men living in the southern United States.

A Medication Synchronization Program and Blood Pressure Levels in a Community Pharmacy: Protocol.

Background: The lack of adherence to prescribed antihypertensive medication occurs in 50% of patients and leads to poor health outcomes and increased medical costs. Consistent use of antihypertensive medications among patients with hypertension is essential to the reduction of short- and long-term cardiovascular complications. Strategies to improve medication adherence include syncing prescription medications in the pharmacy, which allow patients to retrieve chronically prescribed medications in one visit.

Experiences Among African American Community Members With Pharmacy-Based Immunization Services in Detroit, Michigan.

Although vaccination rates improved modestly in the United States during the 2014-2015 season, racial and ethnic disparities in the use of vaccines persist. Pharmacy-based immunization programs expand access to immunization services; however, African Americans in one metropolitan community did not have the same level of access to this service as non-Hispanic whites. To examine the experiences of African Americans with pharmacy-based services and identify how pharmacies and pharmacy organizations can better service patients in urban communities with similar dynamics.

An Examination of the Prescription Renewal Process and Implications for Primary Care Physicians and Community Pharmacists.

In physician practices and pharmacies, staff members work to process prescription renewals so that patients receive a steady supply of medications. These functions are essential to ensure patients have continuous access to medications and remain adherent to prescribed therapies. Despite the incorporation of e-prescribing software programs to ease management of these processes, barriers to effective management of the prescription renewal process exist.

Disparities in the Use of Immunization Services Among Underserved Minority Patient Populations and the Role of Pharmacy Technicians: A Review.

To provide a review of the issues surrounding the lack of use of immunizations and immunization services among underserved minority patients and outline the role of pharmacy technicians in facilitating the utilization of vaccination services. Articles were identified through searches in May 2017 using MEDLINE/PubMed (1946-2017) with the following search terms: pharmacy technicians, immunizations, and pharmacy-based immunization services. Articles were also identified utilizing search terms such as "immunization disparities.

Cross-Sectional Survey of Perceived Barriers Among Community Pharmacists Who Do Not Immunize, in Wayne County, Michigan.

Introduction: The goal of the study was to identify perceived barriers to implementation of vaccination services encountered by independent and small-chain community pharmacies in an urban setting.

Methods: Pharmacists in independent and small-chain pharmacies located in 29 Michigan ZIP codes were visited and asked to complete a 5- to 10-min semi-structured interview.

Results: A total of 93 independent and 12 small-chain pharmacies participated (n = 105; 61%).

The Redesign of a Community Pharmacy Internship Program.

Background: Pharmacy internships provide students with practical experiences that lead to enhancement of clinical skills and personal growth.

Objective: To describe the design and implementation of a structured 10-week summer pharmacy internship program in a supermarket chain pharmacy.

Methods: The pharmacy leadership team developed and piloted a new format of the pharmacy internship during the summer of 2013.

The development of a patient care center in a supermarket chain pharmacy.

Purpose: The objective of this manuscript is to describe the development and implementation of a patient care center in a grocery store supermarket chain pharmacy.

Methods: A clinical pharmacist and shared faculty member between Wayne State University and Kroger Pharmacy developed a patient care center and rotation site for P4 PharmD advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPEs). The site was developed to provide advanced pharmacy services to patients and as a practice site for students to learn how to deliver care.