Pharmacist and Pharmacy

Pharmacists dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use. They advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosages, interactions, and side effects of medications. Pharmacists must understand the use, clinical effects, and composition of drugs, including their chemical, biological, and physical properties. Compounding--the actual mixing of ingredients to form powders, tablets, capsules, ointments, and solutions--is only a small part of a pharmacist's …

…They have expertise when it comes to the field of prescription drugs and medication. We need to encourage the public to build strong relationships with their neighborhood pharmacists because they can help them. Pharmacists engage with patients every day. A lot of times, because pharmacists are on the front lines of the community, they are answering the questions that the doctor doesn't always address. They get to know their patients and build a lasting relationship.