I am grateful to the Board of Pharmacy for taking this initial step to improve working conditions in our Virginia pharmacies.                                                                                                  I do think it is imperative for the board to continue to study and have open dialogue with pharmacists regarding the workplace conditions.                                                                             Inadequate reimbursement in healthcare unfortunately trickles down to impacting patient safety.                                                                                                                                                       Thank you for your attention to this important issue.