"There is a good chance you'll visit your pharmacy this Pharmacy Appreciation Month. Whenever you see your pharmacy team next, take the time to discover all the health services and supports they offer. You might be surprised.
"Pharmacists are the most accessible health-care providers and can offer Albertans a wide range of health services in thousands of locations across the province. In fact, pharmacists in Alberta have one of the widest scopes of practice in the country.
"As highly skilled health-care providers, pharmacists play an essential role at the front line of Alberta's health-care system, providing trusted, quality care that is usually close to home and, in most cases, available without an appointment.
"This Pharmacy Appreciation Month, consider getting to know your pharmacist better and sharing your health concerns. Chances are they can assist you.
"Please also join me in recognizing and thanking pharmacy teams for the incredible contribution they have made during the pandemic. They have been there on the front lines every day to screen, test and provide vaccinations, keeping us all safe and providing compassionate and caring support."