Chronic Disease Care: How Pharmacies Can Empower Patients Managing Chronic Diseases (Part 1)

Considering specialty pharmacies provide highly accessible healthcare to patients, pharmacies have the chance to extend their role by advocating for better patient outcomes and supporting patients in navigating the complexities of dealing with a chronic disease. Shaunte Law Rhames, RN, BSN, an infusion care nurse supervisor working in inpatient management services, and Nichol Marrero Nieves, PharmD CSP, a patient management service pharmacist who specializes in neurology, behavioral health, and chronic inflammatory diseases at AllianceRx Walgreens Pharmacy, one of the nation's largest home delivery and specialty pharmacies for patients with rare and chronic diseases, share how the pharmaceutical community can purposefully empower patients and prevent future illnesses.