The Pharmacists Role in Medical Readiness

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

10:30 – 11:30 CT

Location: Hilton Anatole, Coronado A

CE: 1

ACPE Number: 0202-0000-23-383-L04-P
Activity Type: Knowledge-based

Speaker(s)

Jacklyn Finocchio, PharmD

Regional Pharmacy Executive
United States Coast Guard
Clearwater, Florida

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Fengyee Zhou, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, NCPS

D11 Regional Pharmacy Executive
U.S. Coast Guard
Alameda, California

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

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Disclosure(s):

Jacklyn Finocchio, PharmD: No financial relationships to disclose

Fengyee Zhou, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, NCPS: No financial relationships to disclose

As the USCG faces a critical Primary Care Provider shortage, Pharmacists are stepping up to ensure Active Duty Service Members (ADSM) remain medically ready at all times. From providing chronic care medications, routine immunizations, and international travel counseling, USCG Pharmacists ensure the 42,000+ deployable ADSM are always ready to serve across the globe.

Learning Objectives:

Describe the pharmacist's role in the USCG
Define medical readiness
Identify how pharmacists can fill the gaps during critical primary care provider shortages