The HQI team proudly joins the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and healthcare organizations nationwide in recognizing pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and student pharmacists for their commitment to patient safety, medication management, immunization efforts and chronic disease care.
October is American Pharmacists Month (APhM), a time to celebrate the vital contributions pharmacy professionals make to the health and well-being of communities across the country. The 2026 theme, “Caring for Our Communities,” continues to highlight the essential role pharmacists play as trusted, accessible healthcare providers while also commemorating the profession’s longstanding impact on public health.
More than 700,000 pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and student pharmacists serve patients in communities nationwide, providing expert medication guidance, preventive care and clinical services that improve health outcomes and expand access to care.
With nearly 90% of Americans living within five miles of a community pharmacy, pharmacists are often among the most accessible healthcare professionals, particularly in rural and underserved areas. Their expertise and dedication help ensure patients receive safe, effective and timely care every day.
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