Common Pharmacists Duties

 

Pharmacists dispense prescription medication along with key information, such as side effects, contraindications with other medicines, and a range of other concerns. They also walk customers through their physicians' dosage and usage instructions to ensure medications are safely and effectively consumed.

Pharmacist Duties & Responsibilities

Tasks pharmacists typically perform include:

• Dispensing or supervising the dispensation of medications and related supplies, according to physicians' prescriptions

• Reviewing prescriptions for accuracy

• Checking for drug interactions

• Compounding medications and preparing special solutions

• Counseling patients regarding appropriate use of medications

• Overseeing daily ordering, as well as automatic refills

• Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to plan, monitor, review, and evaluate patient effectiveness

• Recommending drug therapy changes when appropriate

• Ensuring the pharmacy complies with all local, state, and federal regulations

• Educating patients and staff on drug therapies