Medication Dispensing: Accurately dispense prescribed medications to patients, ensuring proper dosages and drug interactions are considered.
Patient Counseling: Provide advice to patients on how to use medications safely and effectively, including potential side effects, dosage instructions, and storage requirements.
Prescription Review: Examine prescriptions for completeness, accuracy, and legality. Verify prescriptions with physicians when needed.
Qualifications
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Degree: A Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an accredited pharmacy school is required.
Internship or Externship: Practical experience through internships or externships during the Pharm.D. program.
Licensure
State Licensure: A valid pharmacist license from the state or region in which the pharmacist intends to practice.