5 Lesser-Known Duties Of Pharmacists

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Verifying Dosage

A pharmacist helps verify the dosage of medications prescribed by the doctor.

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Dosage Instruction

If a patient has any doubt regarding medicine dosage, a pharmacist instructs the patient about how and when to take the medicine.

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Medicine Interaction

They ensure whether or not a particular medication will interact with other medications used by the patient.

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Side-Effect Counseling

They advise patients about the potential side effects of medication and answer any questions they may have.

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Other Risks

Lastly, they verify that the patient is not otherwise at risk of adverse reactions caused by a prescription.

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