Pharmacists are a critical part of your healthcare team. Many supervise pharmacy technicians, who prepare medicine to fill your prescriptions. Today’s pharmacists do much more. They counsel you on how to use your medicine correctly and they can help prevent overdoses and dangerous drug interactions by tracking the amounts and combinations of the drugs you take.
Your pharmacist is a drug expert. He or she can help you get the most out of your medication by sharing important information on how to use it. Should you take your prescription drug before or after meals? Is it necessary to stay out of the sun or avoid particular foods while taking your prescription? What over-the-counter drugs, herbal products, or other remedies should you avoid while taking a medication or if you have a particular medical condition? The next time you have questions about your prescription or non-prescription medication, chat with your pharmacist.
—Source: University of Rochester Medical Center
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Health Connection, July 2014
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