Recognizing October 2025 as American Pharmacists Month in honor of the contribution of pharmacists to provide safe, accessible, affordable, and beneficial patient care services and products to all residents and protect the public health of our communities.
Summary
H. Res. 805 designates October 2025 as "American Pharmacists Month." It recognizes the contributions of pharmacists to healthcare, including providing accessible, affordable, and beneficial patient care. The resolution acknowledges pharmacists' role in ensuring optimal medication therapy outcomes and their accessibility within communities.
Expected Effects
The resolution aims to celebrate and promote awareness of the vital role pharmacists play in the healthcare system. It also encourages collaboration between pharmacists and other healthcare providers. This recognition could lead to increased public awareness and potentially influence healthcare policy discussions.
Potential Benefits
- Increased recognition of pharmacists' contributions to healthcare.
- Potential for improved collaboration between pharmacists and other healthcare providers.
- Enhanced public awareness of the importance of pharmacists in medication management and patient care.
- Could lead to policies supporting pharmacists' roles in healthcare.
- Celebrates the work of over 330,000 licensed pharmacists, 400,000 pharmacy technicians, and 47,000 student pharmacists.
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Potential Disadvantages
- The resolution itself has no direct legal or financial impact. It is primarily symbolic.
- May not lead to immediate changes in healthcare policy or practice.
- The impact depends on the extent to which the resolution is promoted and acted upon.
- Could be perceived as a formality without substantial follow-up actions.
- No identified disadvantages beyond the symbolic nature of the resolution.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution aligns with the Constitution's general welfare clause (Preamble). It promotes the health and well-being of the population by recognizing the contributions of pharmacists. The resolution does not infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).