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What is a Senior Care Pharmacist?

Senior care pharmacists have specialized knowledge in geriatrics, geriatric pharmacotherapy, and the unique medication-related needs of the senior population, which they apply in the provision of pharmaceutical care.

Learn about ASCP's mission and vision for Senior Care Pharmacy.
For a more detailed description of a Senior Care Pharmacist, ASCP has prepared a draft description in Adobe Acrobat format.
ASCP has also prepared a Fact Sheet on Senior Care and Consultant Pharmacy Practice.
New Horizons in Senior Care Pharmacy - Learn why senior care pharmacy provides many opportunities for the future.
Senior Care Pharmacy Facts - Statistics that illustrate the increasing need for Senior Care Pharmacists.