what would i do as a pharmacist
2006-11-07 05:52:09 · 6 answers · asked by Bob 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
In general you would package the medicine from the information on the prescription, type up the label (or enter it in the computer for a printout), and prepare the billing for the customer copay and the insurance pay.
In addition you would also ask the patient if they had any allergies that you would verify as not being a factor for the new medicine. You might call the doctor if the old prescription was expired. You would also talk about any side-effects if it was a new prescription. You would also answer any questions the patient had (and make sure they understood the directions on when and how to take the medicine).
2006-11-07 09:32:11 · answer #1 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The modern pharmacist is moving away from the traditional technical roles of pharmacy. Many community pharmacies offer blood tests and vaccines. Medication therapy management is seen to be a major force, especially since it is now covered by Medicare Part D, and pharmacists are the only health professional specifically mentioned as suitable to administer.
There is the growth of pharmacist writing prescription by protocol.
The future will be full of growth and surprises.
The drugs are so expensive because the manufacturor charges a lot to the wholeseller who then charges even more to the pharmacy.
2006-11-07 16:15:43 · answer #2 · answered by Lea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what specialty you want to get involved in: Home Care, Long term care, retail, nuclear, teaching, etc. A pharmacist nowadays can serve as the clinical link between the physician and the patient. They can help the patient understand their medications (dosing, function) better. Many retil pharmacies administer flu shots preventing the need for a physician ofiice visit. As a home care pharmacist, I provide medications for infusion at home as well as the supplies and pumps needed for their infusions. There's a lot available in pharmacy today.
And, believe me, we don't "profit" from the high cost of medications.
2006-11-07 15:46:27 · answer #3 · answered by mom2pnuts 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mix drugs as fast as you can 8-10 hours a day.
2006-11-07 13:56:56 · answer #4 · answered by slippped 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To fill prescriptions without letting your own personal beliefs or feelings getting in the way. (i.e. "morning after pills", lice medication etc.) To treat every customer fairly.
2006-11-07 14:01:49 · answer #5 · answered by alessa_sunderland 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maximizing his/her own personal profit on obscenely overpriced drugs.
2006-11-07 13:55:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋