A pharmacist provides expertise in prescription and over-the-counter medication, as well as knowledge of natural/herbal products. The pharmacist works collaboratively with other health care professionals to improve your health. This may include:
- One-on-One counseling sessions with patients
- Entire medication profile can be reviewed
- Review each medication and reason you are taking
- Discuss side effects and methods to reduce if possible
- After review can make suggestions to the physician if appropriate
- Responding to drug information questions from physicians
- Providing educational presentations on various health topics