Last updated: OCT 23, 2025
Because of their skill set, pharmacists often contribute to the entire clinical trial process, from planning the trial to production, packaging, labeling, and supply of the medicine to clinical researchers, through to the monitoring and reporting of complex studies. And, because of their rich repository of healthcare data and trusted relationships with patients, pharmacies can play a vital role in clinical trial recruitment.
Putting Its Mission Statement Into Action
Beyond simply dispensing medications, a major US retail pharmacy chain’s mission is to provide its customers with access to the best available healthcare services. In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the company realized it could broaden this policy, putting it into practice by recruiting for COVID-19 vaccine trials.
While the company has strong connections within the pharmaceutical industry, trial recruitment is certainly not its main focus. That is why the pharmacy joined Citeline Connect, an industry-first patient referral collective that brings together study sponsors and recruitment partners.
