Everyday heroes: An indispensable American Pharmacists Month fireside chat

In honor of American Pharmacists Month, Scott White, Chief Operating Officer, J&J Innovative Medicine North America, sat down with Dr. Michael D. Hogue, Chief Executive Officer of the American Pharmacists Association at APhA headquarters to discuss the critical role of pharmacists in today’s healthcare ecosystem. In this fireside chat, Scott and Dr. Hogue explore: The Evolution of Practice: How pharmacists are managing increasingly complex clinical care across oncology, immunology, and neuroscience. Real-World Impact: Firsthand accounts of pharmacists providing primary clinical touchpoints in remote communities like Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula. Tackling Burnout: How corporate support systems, including patient access platforms like J&J withMe, help reduce administrative burden. AI as a Care Multiplier: How technology and automation can free pharmacists from routine administrative tasks so they can spend more time caring for patients. Pharmacists are indispensable partners in delivering life-changing innovation to patients' daily lives, and Johnson & Johnson is immensely thankful for their dedication every day.