Making Your Pharmacy Practice Department “In-dispense-able”
To the Editor. Pharmacy practice departments are responsible for the majority of experiential training within a doctor of pharmacy curriculum. Innovative practice is a critical component of this educational experience. Development of innovative practice opportunities can serve multiple purposes for a pharmacy practice department, in addition to promoting unique practice environments for pharmacists. 
 
At the same time, the economy is putting increased pressure on pharmacy school resources. Cohen described the need for innovation and entrepreneurship in pharmacy programs, illustrated by a number of opportunities which include identifying new revenue streams and developing joint ventures or partnerships.1 In the Pharmacy Practice department at Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions, we have developed unique relationships within our university and community that allow for innovative practice opportunities and a chance to demonstrate that the department is “indispensable.”