Today on Bone Talk, BHOF CEO Claire Gill leads a discussion around the pivotal role that pharmacists play in pain management, especially for individuals with chronic conditions like osteoporosis. Joining Claire are two distinguished guests: Josh Rimany, a pharmacist and active member of the National Community Pharmacists Association, and Dr. Kathleen Shoemaker, a trustee at the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF).

In this episode we learn about:

• The role of pharmacists in holistic health

• The services pharmacists can offer

• Technological developments in pharmacy

We also hear just how important the work of pharmacists is, and how they can be easily approachable and available medical professionals. There is value and convenience in talking to your pharmacist, and sometimes, they can offer insights and services that you might not even know you need.

But most of all, Josh and Kathleen empower patients to take ownership of their own health, to proactively communicate with their doctors and their pharmacists to make sure their medications are updated and that they’re doing the best they can to be in their healthiest.

Tune in and continue your journey toward a healthier, more informed, and empowered you.

• About Kathleen Shoemaker, PharmD, MBA, CPHIMS, BHOF Trustee

• About Josh Rimany, RPh, FACA, IFMCP, Pharmacist

• Managing Your Pain

• Taking Medicines Safely

• KnowYourDose.org

• National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA)

• Flip the Pharmacy

• CPESN: Community-Based Pharmacy Solutions for All