Pharmacist Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Pharmacist includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Compounding and dispensing medications, as prescribed by physicians.
Monitoring customers’ drug therapies, advising interventions, and informing customers of any potential side effects.
Instructing customers on how and when to take prescribed medications.
Ensuring a safe and clean working environment.
Completing operational requirements of the pharmacy, including verifying order entries, maintaining records of controlled substances, charges, and removing expired and/or damaged drugs from the pharmacy’s inventory.
Adhering to applicable legal rules, regulations, and procedures governing pharmaceutical practice.
Conducting health and wellness screenings.
Providing immunizations, and other medical services, such as taking blood pressure, temperature measurements, and checking blood sugar levels.
Keeping accurate customer records.
Performing other administrative tasks when needed.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Pharmacist duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Pharmacist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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