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🌺 Happy Women Pharmacist Day!   Today, we proudly celebrate the remarkable strides women have made in the field of pharmacy. We honor the trailblazing pioneers who paved the way and recognize the incredible contributions women pharmacists make every single day, ensuring quality care for patients across the nation. Did you know? • Women now make up 65% of the pharmacist workforce (compared to just 8% in the 1960s). • In 2020, 63% of the 14,300 PharmD degrees in the U.S. were earned by women. • Women are uniquely positioned as trusted healthcare resources, particularly for other women, who make over 80% of healthcare decisions for their families and account for 93% of OTC pharmaceutical purchases. Thank you to all the women pharmacists who continue to inspire, lead, and care for our communities! Your impact is immeasurable. #WomenPharmacistDay #PharmacyLeaders #WomenInPharmacy #HealthcareInnovators #AbsRxCareers #BringYourFlavor #shawspharmacy #acme #safeway #WPD #pharmacy #pharmacist

Before 1993, women were rarely included in clinical trials. Today, more than 30 years after the FDA reversed the restrictive ban excluding women from clinical trials, the medical field still doesn’t know how well many drugs and devices work for women. 1977: Pregnant women are banned from participating in Phase I/II clinical trials. This ruling is also used to exclude women of reproductive potential in an extreme attempt to avoid adverse events following the thalidomide tragedy which caused severe, life-threatening birth defects. Early 1980s: A task force on women’s health concludes the exclusion of women from clinical trials had compromised healthcare for women 1986: National Institutes of Health issues a policy to encourage women's inclusion in clinical trial research. It is largely ineffective. 1993: FDA regulation passed in 1977 is reversed, and more women are included in clinical trials 2022: A Harvard Medical School study finds that women, as of 2019, were still substantially underrepresented in clinical trials for leading diseases. Research shows that more diverse clinical trial leadership increases diverse enrollment. Is your company ready to join Women As One’s partners in creating a more equitable future? Learn more about how to become a Women As One corporate member today. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dQ_DUSUn Data Sources: Medidata, 2024; JOGNN, Volume 27, Issue 1 #ClinicalTrialHistory #ClinicalTrialInequity #ClinicalTrialLeadership #WomenInMedicine

Empowering Women in Pharmacy: Share Your Voice! As a young pharmacist, I'm excited to be part of a profession that's constantly evolving. But I've already noticed that women, despite making up a large portion of our workforce, are underrepresented in leadership roles. I'm eager to learn from those who've paved the way, and to contribute to creating a more inclusive environment for women in pharmacy. That's why I'm inviting you to participate in a survey by the ONE FIP Women in Science and Education (FIPWiSE) working group. This 20-minute survey aims to identify factors affecting women in pharmacy and pharmaceutical work environments. Your input will help inform strategies to reduce inequities and promote positive working environments. As someone who's just starting out, I know how valuable it is to have a supportive community. Let's work together to create a brighter future for women in pharmacy! Take the survey here: https://lnkd.in/dPxnVX7t Deadline: January 15, 2025 Let's raise our voices and make a difference! #FIPWiSE #WomenInPharmacy #EmpowermentThroughParticipation

The Three E's You Need to Stay Ignited As A Women Pharmacist Over 60% of Pharmacists are Women Their contributions play pivotal roles in leadership, research, clinical practice, advocacy & beyond When women are able to lead, science shows they often make things better ✨Women improve business ✨Women practice empathy ✨Women help collaborate ✨Women inspire dedication Let’s empower all women pharmacists to come together and help lead us into a bright future for the pharmacist profession Most all my mentors, inspiration and phriends have been women Our very own Nadia Ahmad spoke in the first EMPOWERx session yesterday We left feeling inspired and empowered for a bright future for pharmacists Three E's YOU Need for A Successful Pharmacist Career: ✨ Empathy ✨ Empowerment ✨ Extreme Ownership We can only improve this thing from the inside out, no outside force is going to make this better but united, we're a force and a voice to be reckoned with & Women Pharmacists Aren't Messing Around Anymore But Standing Up, Standing Out & Showing Up Happy Women Pharmacists Day! Want to see the replay for Staying Ignited: Passion, Purpose & Perseverance in Pharmacy Including More on The Three E's Check the Comments! #WPD2024

From my recent conversations, most of us have experienced dosing mistakes especially with aging parents. This includes wrong frequency of administration, therapeutic duplication, and drug omission. Sharmeen Roy, PharmD, BCPS is an incredible thought leader at DoseMe, and making personalized medicine a reality. Read more about her in BioPharma-Reporter https://lnkd.in/eVkJggQ2 #womeninscience #precisiondosing #personalizedmedicine

According to research from Ludovica Castiglia in partnership with FemHealth Insights, one of the most damaging things a female founder of a femtech company can do is to use words such as "empower", "take control", and "gender gap" (amongst others) in their funding pitch. Why? 🤔 Because "women advocating for women’s rights are seen as being emotional, upset and angry rather than businesspeople maximising profits.” 🙄 So, let me introduce you to MAXWELLIA a female founded (shout out Anna Maxwell) consumer healthcare company whose first four commercialised brands are designed for women. And yes, these brands will "empower" women to better look after themselves, by "taking control" of their sexual, reproductive, and menstrual health 💪 These products also plugged a gap in the market, where there was a significant unmet need, and therefore will maximise profits 📈 Who knew female founded businesses could support women and make good business sense? Crazy! Oh, and by the way, we are currently seeking investment. We're not technically 'femtech' but you should definitely take a look, it's a great opportunity: https://lnkd.in/e22n9C2H Want to know more about the research quoted? You can read more here: https://lnkd.in/eFa4CEzK #WomensHealth #FemTech #FemaleFounder #Investment #Funding

MAXWELLIA is part of the elite 2% of female-founded companies that have secured funding—a rare and powerful distinction. Since our first angel investment in 2017, we’ve made remarkable strides, but we’re far from done. We didn’t come this far just to stop here. Now, we’re gearing up for the next major leap in our growth 🚀, and you have the opportunity to be part of it. Don’t miss your chance to invest in our exciting journey and help drive the future of MAXWELLIA . Details in the link below 👇 #fundedfemalefounders

Women pharmacists have made significant contributions to the field of pharmacy, science, and healthcare, including creating impactful inventions and innovations. While some of these women may not have created singular “inventions,” their breakthroughs in pharmacy practice, medicine, and pharmaceutical science have shaped healthcare for the better, ensuring their legacies as true innovators. 1. Mary Engle Pennington (1872–1952) – Revolutionized safe storage and transportation of medicine through advancements in refrigeration. 2. Zada Mary Cooper (1875–1961) – Advanced pharmaceutical education for women and co-founded Lambda Kappa Sigma. 3. Elizabeth Gooking Greenleaf (1681–1762) – America’s first female pharmacist, paving the way for future women in the profession. America’s first female pharmacist, paving the way for future women in the profession. 4. Anna Louise James (1886–1977) – One of the first African American female pharmacists, contributing significantly to community health. 5. Alice Ball (1892–1916) – Developed the “Ball Method,” the most effective treatment for leprosy until the 1940s. 6. Gail B. Morrison – Played a key role in transforming hospital pharmacy by promoting patient-centered care, a shift that gained momentum in the 1960s and 1970s, with pharmacists becoming more involved in direct patient care. Morrison helped establish clinical services in hospitals during this period. And here we are, embracing Patient-Centered Value-Based Care model! 💊 #WomenPharmacistDay 💊 #CelebratingWomenInPharmacy 💊 #PharmacyTrailblazers 💊 #WomenInHealthcare 💊 #PharmacyPioneers 💊 #EmpoweringWomenPharmacists 💊 #PharmacyLeadership 💊 #HerImpactInPharmacy 💊 #WomenInPharmacy2024 💊 #BreakingBarriersInPharmacy 💊 #WPD2024 💊 #InspiringPharmacists

Imposter Syndrome. Not feeling good enough. Scared to put yourself 'out there' and move roles, fearful of public speaking, scared to speak up. I've seen it all during my time as an Executive Coach, working in pharmacy and healthcare. And I have helped hundreds turn it around. Want to know how? Join me tonight at 8pm as I am delivering my confidence webinar for women in pharmacy (but all are welcome). Link to register is in the comments. #pharmacy #pharmacist #pharmacytechnician #nhs

📰 Whitepaper: Patient Recruitment and Retention in the Age of Diversity Action Plans 😀 With the FDA's new diversity guidelines taking center stage, a critical challenge persists — the underrepresentation of diverse populations in participant recruitment. This white paper delves into the multifaceted landscape of diversity encompassing cultural, gender, socioeconomic, and educational factors. Historically, diversity has been framed as a human rights issue, but this paper highlights the direct economic benefits and risk-mitigating properties of diverse patient recruitment. By exploring the importance of diversity, current obstacles, and proposing inclusive strategies, we emphasize both the moral imperative and economic advantages of fostering diversity in clinical trials. How does a clinical trial plan for patient recruitment and retention, particularly as it relates to diversity? How do you not only attract but keep patients engaged in studies? What strategies are required to meet these evolving expectations and ensure successful trial completion Download your Free Whitepaper now at Clinials #DAP #Clinicaltrials #Diversityaccessplans