Grocery store pharmacist Ujjaval Pathak shares how grocery stores expand access to preventive care and nutrition education.
By: Krystal Register, MS, RDN, LDN, Vice President, Health & Well-being, FMI
Join us to learn more about Ujjaval Pathak, PharmD, RPh, MBA, a pharmacist and clinical coordinator at The Giant Company, as he exemplifies how a grocery store pharmacist serves as a trusted community resource. His work helps people stay healthy and ultimately makes preventive care easier to access as part of the larger web of resources the food industry provides to support consumer health and well-being.
Ujjaval appreciates that no two days are the same. His role extends beyond filling prescriptions; he collaborates with healthcare providers and community partners to expand access, often leading vaccination clinics at various sites. And while his days are varied, his goal of improving healthcare accessibility stays consistent.
At The Giant Company, Ujjaval works closely with the team of registered dietitians to educate customers about how nutrition and healthy eating complement medications to improve overall well-being. He is passionate about Food as Medicine and recognizes the role food plays in prevention, overall health, and the management and treatment of diseases.
Ujjaval shares that “at The Giant Company, our pharmacists and registered dietitians work together to provide vaccinations, health screenings, medication counseling, and nutrition education. It’s about making healthy choices and preventive care part of everyday life.”
The grocery store is evolving as a destination for health and well-being. According to the FMI 2026 Report on Food Industry Contributions to Health & Well-being, food retailers are investing in pharmacists and registered dietitians to provide health-related services, credible information, and valuable initiatives for customers across the country. This video is part of a series highlighting the incredible work of dietitians and pharmacists in unique roles across the food industry.
Watch to see how Ujjaval connects with people where they are, supporting his customers in leading healthier lives, making a positive impact in the community, and enhancing the health of the neighborhoods he serves!
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