Community Pharmacist
Current-Dispense prescription medicines to the public-Ensure that different treatments are compatible-Check dosage and ensure that medicines are correctly and safely supplied and labeled-Keep a register of controlled drugs for legal and stock control purposes-Liaise with doctors about prescriptions-Sell over-the-counter medicines-Advise patients of any adverse side effects of medicines or potential interactions with other medicines or treatments-Prepare dosette boxes… Show more -Dispense prescription medicines to the public-Ensure that different treatments are compatible-Check dosage and ensure that medicines are correctly and safely supplied and labeled-Keep a register of controlled drugs for legal and stock control purposes-Liaise with doctors about prescriptions-Sell over-the-counter medicines-Advise patients of any adverse side effects of medicines or potential interactions with other medicines or treatments-Prepare dosette boxes, usually for the elderly and also for those with memory/learning difficulties, where tablets are placed in compartments for specified days of the week Show less