Job Description
Medication Dispensing: Pharmacists are responsible for accurately dispensing prescription medications to patients. They ensure that the right medication, dose, and instructions are provided.
Patient Counseling: Pharmacists educate patients about their medications, including proper usage, potential side effects, and drug interactions. They answer questions and provide guidance on managing medications.
Medication Management: Pharmacists collaborate with healthcare providers to review and optimize medication regimens. They may make recommendations to adjust doses or switch medications to improve patient outcomes.
Medication Therapy Management (MTM): Pharmacists offer specialized services like medication therapy reviews to identify and resolve medication-related problems, ensuring that therapies are effective and safe.
Compounding: Some pharmacists are trained in compounding, where they prepare customized medications, such as liquid formulations or specialty dosage forms, when commercially available options are not suitable.
Prescription Verification: Pharmacists verify prescriptions for accuracy and legality. They check for potential drug interactions, allergies, and contraindications.
