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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 4d

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Pharmacists Play Important Role in Sun Safety Education

Counseling survivors of melanoma on sun protection and skin health is an important role for pharmacists, since regular use can prevent potentially deadly ...

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 4d

😎 Sunglasses also are important because a person can get #melanoma of the eye. Make sure to wear sunglasses that protect against UVA and UVB light.

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 4d

🌬️ Avoid using sprays on windy days, when it could blow away or get inhaled, and do not use them near open flames because they are flammable, she added. Do not use expired #sunscreen, as it may no longer be effective.

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 4d

Some of her #sunprotection tips include:

🧴 Apply sunscreen 15 minutes before being in the sun to allow time for absorption by the skin. Rub in thoroughly. If someone is using a spray, cover every part of the exposed skin until it glistens, and then rub it in.

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 4d

🏕️☀️🏈 Headed outside this long weekend?

Pharmacists can play an important role educating patients about sun safety, says Dr. Lisa Holle, @uconnpharmacy.bsky.social.

"Pharmacists are often involved in educating patients [re: melanoma] treatment…a good opportunity to also educate about sun safety."

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 6d

🤢💊 "From [antibiotics in pudding] to [cough syrup Popsicles], parents will try anything to get their kids to take bad-tasting medicines."

Enter the "Ew Meds List™" from Drs. Jill Morgan & Amy Kruger Howard (@umaryland.edu), a guide to the worst-tasting meds, with proven ways to improve their taste.

News Center » Their Med List No Longer Has Kids Saying ‘Ew’

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 7d

📚 Every patient's and practitioner's story is different: For the campaign, ASHP is collecting stories on pharmacists' impact, to be shared across social media graphics, podcasts, and more.

🔗 To share your story: ow.ly/elbV50X7m6H

Share Your Story | We’re Your Pharmacist

Your health care experience matters. Tell us how a health-system pharmacist has impacted you by sharing your story.

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 7d

🤝 AACP is pleased to be an official supporter of ASHP's "We're #YourPharmacist" campaign, a national public awareness effort bringing visibility to pharmacist contributions to patient care and public health across practice settings and specialties.

🔗 For more from AACP: ow.ly/8qAs50X7lPG

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 8d

🥼 #APhM2025: New nat'l guidelines, developed by a panel led by @cupharmacy.bsky.social's Dr. Andrea Sikora, recognize pharmacists' critical role in #ICU teams; and in improving patient outcomes through comprehensive med. management.

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Pharmacists in the ICU: New National Guidelines Highlight a Life-Saving Role

New national guidelines elevate pharmacists as essential members of ICU teams, recognizing their critical role in improving patient outcomes.

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 13d

And follow AACP across all major social platforms for #APhM2025 stories, news and shareable content throughout the month. (6/6)

American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 13d

We look forward to celebrating all October! (5/6)

For fact sheets, social media graphics and more ways to get involved, visit APhA's #APhM Toolkit:

APhM 2025: American Pharmacists Month Celebration

To celebrate APhM’s 21st anniversary, the Caring for Our Communities theme is dedicated to the single thread that runs through all pharmacy professionals and the services they provide.

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 13d

The 700k pharmacists, technicians and student pharmacists comprising America's pharmacy workforce provide vital public health services: From pain and diabetes management, to COVID and flu prevention, and more, #pharmacists are the medication experts on the healthcare team. (4/6)

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 13d

And since about 90% of all Americans live within 5 miles of a pharmacy (in some cases, the community's only accessible form of #healthcare), their role as community caregivers is essential to our country's health. (3/6)

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 13d

This year's theme, " #CaringForOurCommunities, " reflects the fundamental commitment made by all #pharmacy professionals, whether hospital pharmacists, community pharmacists or pharmacy educators. (2/6)

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 13d

🇺🇸🥼📆 It's finally here: October is American #PharmacistsMonth! Throughout the month, we'll join APhA and all our member institutions in recognizing pharmacists' crucial contributions to healthcare. (1/6)

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 14d

📢 AACP and the ACT Pharmacy Collaborative are proud to announce 20 student pharmacists & mentors selected from across the country for the 2nd cohort of the #CommunityPharmacy Student Scholars Program!

For the full list, 👇
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Meet CPSS Cohort 2

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 15d

📅🐣 Early-bird rates for the Advancing Community Pharmacy Institute (Oct. 29-31) have been extended to Friday!

Register now to save $50 exploring the continuing evolution of #pharmacy and patientcare, and how advocacy can drive meaningful change for the profession.

🔗: https://ow.ly/1R2e50X3wQ3

American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 18d

In short, pharmacists deliver safe, cost-effective care that strengthens health systems and patient health.

Help spread the word with FIP's #WorldPharmacistsDay social media toolkit, including fact sheets, graphics and more, at the link below.

World Pharmacists Day

“Think Health, Think Pharmacist” is the theme of World Pharmacists Day on 25 September 2025. . FIP, the global leader in advancing pharmacy, has been championing the pharmacy profession for over a cen...

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 18d

#Pharmacists are the most accessible members of healthcare systems. They:

💊 Ensure the availability and appropriate use of medicines,

💉 Deliver vaccinations and preventive care,

⚕️ Promote proper antibiotic use, and

🥼 Serve as a trusted provider for millions—especially in underserved areas.

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 18d

"Pharmacy without the #pharmacist is a risk to health," writes FIP.

"It undermines the quality and safety of care…and jeopardizes public trust [while we seek to safeguard] #health by investing in qualified pharmacists, even in times of financial turbulence."

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 18d

🎉🌍🥼 Today we join FIP in celebrating World Pharmacists Day, and pharmacists' crucial impact on health around the globe!

#WPD2025's theme, "Think Health, Think Pharmacist," focuses on maintaining a well-qualified health workforce amidst worldwide financial constraints.

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 19d

AACP urges policymakers and others with influence on patient’s beliefs regarding health care decisions to exercise caution in advancing inaccurate information. (4/4)

🔗 For the full statement: ow.ly/eAPw50X2hVn

AACP Highlights Pharmacists’ Vital Role in Guiding Safe Use of OTC Medicines | AACP

As the organization representing U.S. colleges and schools of pharmacy, AACP emphasizes the critical role pharmacists play in providing safe and effective recommendations for over-the-counter medicine...

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 19d

#PharmacyEducation also prepares pharmacists to interpret and apply scientific evidence and dispel misinformation, such as recent claims drawing an unsubstantiated association between #acetaminophen use in pregnancy and neurodevelopmental outcomes. (3/4)

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 19d

Through rigorous education and hands-on training, #pharmacists are equipped to help patients evaluate and select self-care treatments that address their needs. (2/4)

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 19d

📝📢 Statement from AACP: As the organization representing U.S. colleges and schools of pharmacy, AACP emphasizes the critical role #pharmacists play in providing safe & effective recommendations for over-the-counter medicines sought by patients. (1/4)

🔗: ow.ly/eAPw50X2hVn

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