It’s American Pharmacist Month (APhM) and this year’s theme, Caring for Our Communities, reflects the fundamental commitment each and every pharmacist makes.

There are over 700,000 pharmacy professionals and student pharmacists dedicated to improving public health by providing vital services in keeping their communities safe, including immunizations, diabetes management, blood pressure monitoring and other cardiovascular risk reduction efforts.

About 90% of all Americans live within five miles of a pharmacy, which can be the only accessible form of health care available in the community.

To celebrate APhM’s 20th anniversary, the Caring for Our Communities theme is dedicated to the single thread that runs through all pharmacy professionals and the services they provide – a dedication to caring for and lifting up the community around them.