Pharmacy Program

Leading with Innovation, Compassion, and Cultural Respect

For generations, IHS pharmacists and pharmacy technicians have been trailblazers in advancing the field of pharmacy. Their dedication to innovation, excellence, and patient-centered care continues to shape the future of healthcare in Native communities across the nation.

The Indian Health Service (IHS) Pharmacy Program serves as the heart of national advocacy, leadership, and policy development for IHS pharmacies throughout the United States. IHS pharmacists are deeply engaged in improving the health and well-being of patients?guiding formulary management, shaping policies and procedures, and educating healthcare teams to deliver the highest quality of care.

Working at the top of their licensure, IHS pharmacists go beyond the traditional boundaries of pharmacy practice. As trusted members of interdisciplinary care teams, they are empowered to make clinical decisions that enhance patient outcomes and ensure the safe, effective, and affordable use of medicines.

At the core of IHS pharmacy services is a steadfast commitment to delivering care that is not only clinically sound but also culturally respectful. Every pharmacist honors the traditions, values, and beliefs of the communities they serve?ensuring that healing is both personal and holistic.