California Pharmacist Vol. 73, No. 1 Winter 2026 - Magazine - Page 3
California
ISSN 2995-2085
vol. 73, no. 1 • WINTER 2026
Pharmacist
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features
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The AI Prescription: Navigating the Future of Pharmacy Practice
Anthony Jiang and L. Michael Posey
12
Q&A with Samantha Teshima: Doctor of Pharmacy,
Leader in the Profession, and 2025 Miss Global
Asian Queen
Cli昀昀ord A. Young
15
A Historic First for Pharmacy: CPhA, APhA Unite for
a National–State Conference Experience
Cathy Pham
page 12
peer-to-peer
17
Evaluation of Pharmacy Intern Licensure and
Leave of Absence Laws and Regulations
Makenna J. Fox and Kari L. Franson
page 15
California Pharmacist Vision: Showcasing excellence in pharmacy practice throughout California
California Pharmacist Mission: Keeping a 昀椀nger on the pulse of the profession
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