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American Society Of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP), A PsychU Supporting Organization

Interview December 15, 2023
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Dr. Chad Worz, Chief Executive Officer of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) sits down with Justin Rash to discuss the ASCP organization and all that its members bring to the healthcare community.  Dr. Worz describes the role of the senior care pharmacist in the aging population as well as discusses the challenges that come with providing medication management for older adults with mental health care needs.

ASCP is a nonprofit association of pharmacists and pharmacies that manage medications of older people and the medically complex. ASCP is an international organization with members located in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and 12 countries. The society’s mission is to promote healthy aging by empowering pharmacists with education, resources, and innovative opportunities.  The vision of ASCP is to ensure its members are recognized expert providers of medication management, improving the lives of older adults.

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Chad-Worz

Chad Worz, PharmD, BCGP

Chief Executive Officer, American Society of Consultant Pharmacists

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Chad Worz, PharmD, BCGP, is the Chief Executive of ASCP. A board-certified geriatric pharmacist and graduate of the University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy, his career has focused on the medication management of older adults. He developed an innovative clinical practice in a long-term care setting in Ohio and directed the pharmacy practice of a regional, independent pharmacy serving 10,000 long-term care residents. He established a nation-wide, geriatric-based consulting company to educate and serve nursing facility residents, nursing facility administration, long-term care pharmacies, and the public through a comprehensive knowledge of medication use. He is a national thought leader presenting on pharmacy and medication-related topics and has served on several national boards related to pharmacy and medication use. Chad’s hobbies include making furniture (sometimes for the ASCP office!), and the Star Wars movies are his favorite entertainment.
Justin-Rash

Justin Rash, PharmD, BCGP (OPDC)

Senior Medical Science Liaison

Justin Rash is an employee of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.

Disclaimer: PsychU is supported by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC) and Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OAPI). Specific PsychU programs may be supported by OPDC, OAPI and other committed supporters of the mental health treatment community. The opinions expressed by PsychU’s contributors are their own and are not endorsed or recommended by PsychU or its sponsor or the sponsors of the specific PsychU program in which such opinions are expressed. The information provided through PsychU is intended for the educational benefit of mental health care professionals and others who support mental health care. It is not intended as, nor is it a substitute for, medical care, advice, or professional diagnosis. Health care professionals should use their independent medical judgement when reviewing PsychU’s educational resources. Users seeking medical advice should consult with a health care professional. No CME or CEU credits are available through any of the resources provided by PsychU. Some of the contributors may be paid consultants for OPDC and OAPI.

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