title: Giving back: a win-win plan of action for compounding pharmacists.
abstract: Giving back to local communities guides the next generation, introduces new pharmacists to niche markets, and ensures that compounding pharmacists continue to stay on top of a rapidly developing field. The author discusses successful strategies that increase relevance within the community and cultivate opportunities for growth and innovation: opening pharmacies to the community, reaching out to local school districts, pharmacy schools, and professional organizations, and supporting appropriate charitable causes.
authors.forename: Shara
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Rudner
mesh_terms: D003157:Community Pharmacy Services; D004339:Drug Compounding; D004512:Education, Pharmacy; D006801:Humans; D010595:Pharmacists