Excellence in Rx: Elgawly’s mission is ‘to protect our community’
“We believe that delivering on our commitments is critical to earning the trust of our community,” she says.
October 21, 2024
It’s time to rethink the drug store model
Reimbursements have declined to a point at which pharmacies lose money when they fill some scripts.
Excellence in Rx: Khalil bridges the gap between patients, clinicians
“Safety is our top priority, and our team works hard to minimize wait times for acute meds,” Kahlil says.
Excellence in Rx: Gomez’s diligence helped save a colleague’s life
Patient education is an important element in the care she and her team provide, Gomez says.
Excellence in Rx: Browne pursues ‘accessible and empowering’ care
Initially pursuing a career to become a physical therapist, she had a pivotal moment when a friend battled cancer; this moment fueled her passion for pharmacy.
Excellence in Rx: Lance extends impact beyond Rx into digital care
“We fill prescriptions only after they are ordered by the patient, rather than at the time the prescription is received. This approach has significantly increased our efficiency and minimized wasted time spent returning unfilled prescriptions to the shelf."
Excellence in Rx: Hicks draws fulfillment from getting people vaccinated
Asked for her favorite part of the job, Hicks says, “It’s the ability to work with all different types of patients and in different patient settings as well as pharmacy staff across Lewis Drug.”
Excellence in Rx: Hjelmstad offers data-driven, personalized care
Hjelmstad says that one of the values at Thrifty White Pharmacy is being patient-centered.
Excellence in Rx: Ensuring patient safety is gratifying for Isakharian
Isakharian notes that CVS Pharmacy has implemented many technological enhancements in recent years to help make pharmacists’ jobs easier.
Excellence in Rx: Sullivan’s enthusiasm was apparent from the start
Sullivan and his team serve small, remote communities including Bacliff, San Leon, Kemah and Dickinson. Most of this area is located in a pharmacy desert, as the nearest pharmacy besides Sullivan’s is 30 minutes away.
Excellence in Rx: The Eplings strive to optimize care for every patient
The Eplings are also in the process of working with local hospitals and clinics to integrate patient medical records and become a critical part of patient care teams.
Excellence in Rx: Afa witnessed firsthand ‘why we do what we do’
“We’re here to support, to help, to care for our patients,” said Afa. “We’re not here to judge or to lecture. I make it clear to my patients that I will meet them exactly where they’re at, as best I can.”