Washington, DC – June 24, 1008 – The APHA Pinnacle Award recognizes the delivery of exceptional pharmaceutical care by an individuals, group practices/health-systems and voluntary health agencies.
Each year a recipient in each category is selected to receive the Pinnacle award for being pioneers who found innovative ways to improve the medication use process. If you or someone you know has been successful in increasing patient adherence, reducing drug misadventures, promoting the use of national treatment guidelines, improving patient outcomes, or enhancing communication among the members of the health care team, consider a nomination for the Pinnacle Awards.
This year, Dr. Buffington received the Individual Award for Career Achievement because he has demonstrated exceptional leadershipin enhancing health care quality and medication use.