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What we do?
Most people are familiar with community pharmacists who
work in independent pharmacies or chains such as
Walgreens, CVS, etc. These pharmacists prevent adverse
events from occurring by making sure patients do not take
medications with harmful interactions.
Community pharmacists are responsible for counseling and
educating patients about their prescription and
over-the-counter medications. They provide pertinent
information on potential side effects and what is needed to
get the optimal outcome from their therapies. Many are
expanding their roles to include administering vaccines and
managing disease management programs in areas such as
diabetes, cholesterol and high blood pressure.
Most people are familiar with community pharmacists who
work in independent pharmacies or chains such as
Walgreens, CVS, etc. These pharmacists prevent adverse
events from occurring by making sure patients do not take
medications with harmful interactions.
Community pharmacists are responsible for counseling and
educating patients about their prescription and
over-the-counter medications. They provide pertinent
information on potential side effects and what is needed to
get the optimal outcome from their therapies. Many are
expanding their roles to include administering vaccines and
managing disease management programs in areas such as
diabetes, cholesterol and high blood pressure.
AREA: Community Pharmacy
POSITION: Staff Pharmacist
"What I love about my job..."
"If I could change one thing
about my job it
would be..."
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POSITION: Staff Pharmacist
"What I love about my job..."
"If I could change one thing
about my job it
would be..."
read more...
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Some community pharmacists are considered Specialty Pharmacists as they work primarily with
more complex biologic medications that require special handling and have complex dosing
regimens. These are commonly used to treat conditions such as Rheumatoid Arthritis and
Multiple Sclerosis.
more complex biologic medications that require special handling and have complex dosing
regimens. These are commonly used to treat conditions such as Rheumatoid Arthritis and
Multiple Sclerosis.
Typical characteristics of community pharmacists: love for helping others, patience, detailed
oriented, ability to multi-task
oriented, ability to multi-task
Training and Education Required: All pharmacists must be have either a Bachelor of
Pharmacy degree (which is no longer awarded) or a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree.
Pharmacists must also pass national and state law exams to receive their license.
Pharmacy degree (which is no longer awarded) or a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree.
Pharmacists must also pass national and state law exams to receive their license.
Things Some Community Pharmacist Would like to change:
Having to work nights, some weekends and some holidays
Having to work nights, some weekends and some holidays
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