The community pharmacist working in the drug store setting already has a significant role as a primary care provider. This role should be enhanced and integrated into the health care system to facilitate patient education and other patient services. We propose that clinical community pharmacists who have greater clinical and educational skills will be able to augment their role in the local health care system while remaining on-site in the community pharmacy.
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