Pharmacist facts for kids
A pharmacist is a healthcare expert who provides medicines to people. They often fill prescriptions given by a doctor. Sometimes, they can also suggest medicines you can buy without a prescription.
Pharmacists need special training and a lot of knowledge about different drugs. They understand how medicines work and how to use them safely. Many pharmacists work in a pharmacy, which is a store where you can get medicines.
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What Pharmacists Do
Pharmacists do many important jobs to help people stay healthy.
Giving You Medicines
One main job is to give you the correct medicine from your doctor's prescription. They make sure you get the right dose and understand how to take it. They also tell you about any possible side effects of your new medicine. If you have questions or worries, they can even call your doctor for you.
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Working with Pharmacy Technicians
Pharmacists also supervise pharmacy technicians. Technicians help by getting the medicines ready, counting them, and putting them into containers. After a technician prepares the medicine, the pharmacist carefully checks it. They use a computer to make sure everything is correct before you receive it.
Suggesting Over-the-Counter Medicines
If you have a common problem like a sore throat or a cold, a pharmacist can help. They can suggest medicines you can buy without a prescription. These are called "over-the-counter" medications.
Giving Vaccinations
Pharmacists can also give vaccines. These are special shots that protect you from diseases like the flu or shingles. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many pharmacists helped by giving COVID-19 vaccines. This made it easier for people to get vaccinated without going to a hospital.
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Where Pharmacists Work
Pharmacists work in different places to help people.
In Pharmacies
Most pharmacists work in community pharmacies. These are the drugstores you see in your neighborhood. Here, they interact directly with customers, fill prescriptions, and offer health advice.
In Hospitals
Some pharmacists work in hospitals. They make sure that patients in the hospital get the right medicines. They might also give patients the medicines they need to take home when they leave the hospital.
With Doctors
Pharmacists can also work with general practitioners (GPs). They help check that patients are getting the best and safest medicines. This teamwork helps make sure your healthcare is well-coordinated.
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Clinical pharmacists go on rounds with doctors to provide direct patient care and manage medications.
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See also
In Spanish: Farmacéutico para niños
