PHARMACY

Pharmacy is the science and practice of preparing, dispensing, and appropriately utilizing medications to promote health and well-being. Pharmacists play a key role in healthcare by ensuring that patients receive the correct medications, understanding the use of those medications, and advising both patients and healthcare providers on their safe and effective use.

Key Features of an PHARMACY:
Medication Dispensing: Pharmacists prepare and dispense prescription medications based on a doctor’s orders. They ensure that patients receive the correct medication in the right dosage and form.
Medication Counseling: Pharmacists provide valuable information about medications to patients, including how to take them properly, potential side effects, and any interactions with other drugs.
Clinical Pharmacy: Pharmacists work closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure that patients receive the best possible drug therapy. This includes reviewing patient medical histories, recommending appropriate drugs, adjusting dosages, and monitoring for potential drug interactions.
Compounding: Some pharmacists create customized medications for patients when commercially available products do not meet their needs. This can involve adjusting doses, creating liquid forms, or eliminating certain ingredients that patients are allergic to.
Research and Development: Pharmacists are involved in pharmaceutical research, working on the development of new medications, improving existing drugs, or studying the effects and uses of various treatments.