A spoonful of sugar doesn’t always help the medicine go down. Did you know that more than 38 million people in the United States have diabetes, and more than 97 million U.S. adults have prediabetes? You can prevent—or manage—diabetes with help from your health care team, including your pharmacist. Pharmacists use their expertise to help you get your blood glucose under control and reach your goals. You’re not alone in managing your diabetes.
You have medication questions; your pharmacist has answers. Pharmacists can help you maximize the benefit and minimize the risk of your medications by taking a broader and all-encompassing look at a patient’s medication list. Did you know your pharmacist can explain a medication label, tell you about interactions with other drugs or foods, package your tablets, reconcile and evaluate multiple medications to avoid errors, and be a bridge between you and your prescriber? Pharmacists are easy to reach and ready to help. Make sense of your medications.
There are more than 500,000 immunization-trained pharmacists, student pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians in the United States. As part of your immunization neighborhood, pharmacists are there for you. In fact, pharmacists accounted for more than 74% of all vaccinations given during the 2023–2024 respiratory season in the United States. Your pharmacist also can guide you through other vaccine-preventable diseases, such as pneumonia, shingles, or human papillomavirus, and help determine which immunizations are appropriate for you or a loved one. Protect your health.
It’s time to breathe easier. Did you know that more than 27 million people in the United States have asthma, and 4.5 million of those are children? Or that nearly 16 million people are diagnosed with COPD? You can control your asthma or manage your COPD with help from your pharmacist, including instruction on how to use your inhaler properly to maximize your benefit. Pharmacists provide care to improve your quality of life.
Cough and cold. Pain. Fever. Upset stomach. Did you know that more than 300,000 OTC products are on the market to treat these and more? Pharmacists are trained in both prescription and OTC medications. They can tell you about potential interactions with foods, other drugs, or dietary supplements. They can also help you pick the perfect product. The right remedy is just a pharmacist away.
Before you choose and use a dietary supplement, talk with your pharmacist. Did you know that FDA does not regulate supplements as it does with prescription and OTC medications? Pharmacists can tell you whether a supplement is from a reputable manufacturer that follows quality standards. They can also tell you how supplements, medications, and foods may interact. Team up with your pharmacist to live your best life.
Did you know that high BP puts you at risk for heart disease and stroke? About one in two U.S. adults has high BP. Measure up to your health and wellness goals by controlling your BP. Pharmacists can help you prevent and manage high BP through team-based care and ensure your BP is tested and documented on a regular basis. Don’t stress about your BP when pharmacists can save the day.
Pain is the leading cause of adult disability, and if you have pain, you want relief. Pharmacists can take an active role in your pain management and help you make the best use of your medications. Manage pain safely with a plan from your care team, including your pharmacist.