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07/14/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 07/14/2026 08:13

UT Health Sciences News: Community Pharmacy Residency Program Study Leads to Expanded Access to Diabetes Care in Tennessee

The University of Tennessee Health Sciences College of Pharmacy's PGY-1 Community-Based Residency Program, in collaboration with Kroger Health, has developed a successful model for expanding access to A1C testing in community pharmacies.

A pilot study conducted by the residency program and Kroger Health, completed in May 2026, found standardized A1C testing in community pharmacies improved access to screening while increasing patient engagement and satisfaction.

Read more on the UT Health Sciences News website.

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