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A typical day in the life of a pharmacist
Conduct medication consultations . Patients can speak with a pharmacist to determine how to take their medications . They can also find out if specific prescriptions need to be stopped or modified and if any will lead to unintended drug interactions .
Provide vaccines . Pharmacists are qualified to administer various vaccines , including flu shots , COVID-19 boosters
and travel injections that help protect people from hepatitis A and B , cholera , yellow fever and more .
Most pharmacists in pharmacies and drugstores work 40 hours per week , covering evening shifts , weekends and holidays . If you ’ re interested in becoming a pharmacist , look for training opportunities in your area . n
Are you considering a career as a pharmacist ? A typical day in the life of a pharmacist involves many different duties . Here ’ s an overview of some of the tasks they perform .
Fill , dispense and package medications . Pharmacists must ensure their patients have the correct prescription by determining the right brand , strength , form and quantity .
Update and maintain patient records . Pharmacists review patient records to check for potentially dangerous drug interactions , order medications and keep in touch with physicians to discuss prescriptions .
Give advice about over-thecounter medications . Pharmacists answer patient questions and recommend over-the-counter drugs to best treat their symptoms .
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