Pharmacy Times® Launches #ThankAPharmacist Social Media Campaign During American Pharmacists Month

CRANBURY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Pharmacy Times®, the leading multimedia pharmacy network, will launch its fifth annual #ThankAPharmacist campaign this October, which recognizes pharmacy professionals as valuable members of the health care team and generates appreciation for pharmacists among their peers, patients and communities through social media posts.

Pharmacy Times® will take to social media during American Pharmacists Month, to acknowledge pharmacists for their valuable contributions to health care delivery and their commitment to improving patients’ lives. Now in its fifth year, the Pharmacy Times® annual #ThankAPharmacist campaign recognizes thousands of pharmacists throughout the country through Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, bringing awareness and appreciation of the profession and celebrating the value of the pharmacist. People are encouraged to post their messages to pharmacy professionals using #ThankAPharmacist or #APharmacistIs.

“Pharmacy Times® is committed to recognizing U.S.-based pharmacists as important members of the health care team who are integral to improving the overall quality of patient care,” said John Hydrusko, vice president of Pharmacy & Healthcare Communications. “We are excited to continue our tradition of supporting American Pharmacists Month this October and invite all to join us on social media using #ThankAPharmacist and #APharmacistIs to show your appreciation for all pharmacy professionals who work hard to help us live healthier lives.”

In its November issue, Pharmacy Times® will feature the top 10 posts showcasing the true value of pharmacists. Additionally, video submissions will be highlighted in November on the Pharmacy Times® website, and Pharmacy Times® will feature the three most-liked videos submitted to #APharmacistIs during American Pharmacists Month.

For more information on the #ThankAPharmacist campaign, please visit the Pharmacy Times® or find us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

About Pharmacy Times®

Pharmacy Times® is the leading multimedia pharmacy network, providing practical clinical and professional information pharmacists can use in their everyday practices when counseling patients and interacting with other health care providers. Each issue and the website contain articles and features covering industry trends, medication errors, drug interactions, patient education, disease state management, patient counseling, product news, pharmacy law and more. Additionally, Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Pharmacy Times® is a brand of MJH Life Sciences™, the largest privately held, independent, full-service medical media company in the U.S. dedicated to delivering trusted health care news across multiple channels.

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