Pharmacy Month Puts Profession in Focus

October 10, 2024

This month, a series of events and activities at the Wegmans School of Pharmacy will celebrate the pharmacy profession.

Students check blood pressure during the Pharmacy Month Health Fair.

The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists designates the week of October 20-26 as an opportunity to educate the public about the role of pharmacists as members of the health care team and advance the profession (). The week also coincides with the American Pharmacists Association’s designation of October as American Pharmacists Month ().

“National Pharmacy Month is a way to celebrate, educate, and advocate for the profession as we raise awareness of the positive impact pharmacists have in their communities,” said Dr. Christine Birnie, dean of the School.

The School kicked off the month by hosting career fairs for both its on-campus and online pathway students. Members of the School hosted a table at the University-wide Fall Career Fair, and hosted a School-based Fair, as well. Online students participated in a virtual fair, which introduced them to a geographically diverse group of potential employers.

Additional events included a service project hosted by the Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International (CPFI) and Pharmacy Student Government Association (PSGA) and a night of celebration at the annual Pharmacy Society of Rochester Pharmacy Gala.

Members of Fisher’s chapter of the National Community Oncology Dispensing Association walked in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk that benefits the American Cancer Society. Faculty and staff of the School engaged in a professional development activity, touring Wegmans' central fill facility.

Upcoming Pharmacy Month Events
*Stay tuned for more details on several events happening this month.

Policy and Pies
12:15 to 1:15 p.m., Friday, Oct. 18, Lot A
Dr. Karl Williams will deliver a presentation on policy and advocacy points pertaining to the pharmacy profession. After his talk, students will share their advocacy ideas and enjoy pie with their colleagues. This event has been approved for one of the only opportunities to receive an "A" point for SCALE.  Online students can join (930 0358 3763).

Drug Take Back
9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 19, Lot A
The Fisher community is invited to safely dispose of old or unused medication at the Pharmacy Drug Take Back Event, sponsored by student members of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).

Celebrate Pharmacy
Noon to 12:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 21, Wegmans School of Pharmacy Atrium
Celebrate the profession with cake, selfies, and fun give-a-ways.

Health Fair
Noon to 1 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22, Wegmans School of Pharmacy Atrium
Pharmacy student groups PSGA, APhA, SNPhA, NCODA, and ACCP will host a health fair for the Fisher community.

Sweet Wednesday
Wednesday, Oct. 23, Wegmans School of Pharmacy
Enjoy surprise sweet treats.

Guest Speaker
Noon to 1 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 24, Wegmans School of Pharmacy Atrium
Pharmacy student groups PSGA, APhA, and NCODA co-sponsor a lecture.

APha-ASA Pinning Ceremony
12:15 p.m., Friday, Oct. 25
Pharmacy students who have become members of the Academy of Student Pharmacists through APHa will be pinned and officially welcomed into the association.

Pharmacy Food Truck
Noon to 1 p.m., Friday, Oct. 25, Lot A

Dean’s Hour Guest Speaker
12:15 to 1:15 p.m., Friday, Nov. 1