Pharmacists: More than mere drug dispensers


Pharmacists not only ensure that patients are getting the right medications in the right doses, but also provide guidance and counselling to them on managing their drugs. — Photos: Filepic

When the word “pharmacist” is mentioned, the usual image that comes to mind is one of a person smiling behind a counter at your friendly community pharmacy, with a large shelf stacked full of medicines in the background.

But is that all there is to it? Is that everything the job of a pharmacist entails?

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