The third week in October is designated to recognize the invaluable contributions pharmacy professionals make to patient care in numerous and varied ways.  This has certainly been an exceptional year for pharmacy, and it is now more important than ever to recognize the significance of the profession.  2020 has been a year of “firsts” for all of us as we continue to learn and adapt to pandemic life. 

As medication experts, we are leading the way as we establish safe and effective treatment protocols from new and ever-changing data.  We are brainstorming creative, unique ways to deliver medications, conserve PPE, and prioritize medications from a scare supply.  Some of us may have even been deployed to work on Covid-19 testing or planning for the upcoming vaccine distribution.  Many student and resident programs have had to quickly pivot to a virtual learning environment as everyone adapts to a new way of doing things. 

This year has provided unprecedented challenges for all of us and National Pharmacy Week is the perfect time to reflect on what we have accomplished.    In addition to the beloved and highly competitive trivia game, GSHP would like to celebrate your achievements as well.   We encourage you to share your shining moments from this year.  Please go to our Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter page and share pictures or stories from your best 2020 moments with #pharmacyweek.

Happy National Pharmacy Week to all of you.  Congratulations and thank you for all that you do to serve the people in your community.  I wish you a week filled with celebration and an upcoming year of new frontiers.

Susan Jackson

GSHP President 2020-2021