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Recognizing American Pharmacists Month

Floor Speech

Date: Oct. 26, 2023
Location: Washington, DC

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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize October as American Pharmacists Month.

As a pharmacist myself, I recognize pharmacists' contributions to our healthcare system and our communities.

Pharmacists play a crucial role in our communities. Over 90 percent of the U.S. population can access a pharmacy within a 5-mile radius of their homes. For many, they are their main access to healthcare. Ninety percent of COVID-19 vaccinations, 60 to 70 percent of flu vaccines, and over 80 percent of overall vaccines in the United States are administered in pharmacies.

It is no wonder that pharmacists are the most trusted and accessible healthcare professionals in the Nation. I could talk for days about the importance of pharmacists in the American healthcare system, and I am proud of my own time as a pharmacist.

During this month of October, make sure to thank a pharmacist, as they truly are the backbone of our healthcare system.

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