Keep medications in a safe place and out of the reach of children and pets. Some medications need to be refrigerated, but the majority do not, and you can keep them in a dry place that’s not exposed to temperature extremes. Also, be sure not to mix up your medications. Keep each medication in its own distinct bottle unless someone is managing the dispensing of medicines via cassettes or pillboxes. Being able to distinguish one medication from another gets harder with age.
The scope of pharmacy practice includes more traditional roles such as compounding and dispensing of medications, and it also includes more modern services related to health care, including clinical services, reviewing medications for safety and efficacy, and providing drug information.
Accessibility is so convenient now with pharmacists in grocery stores, drug stores and big retail stores. Some of these pharmacists can take your temperature and help determine if you have the flu or another common illness.
Ensuring that the supply of medicines is within the law. Ensuring that the medicines prescribed to patients are suitable. Advising patients about medicines, including how to take them, what reactions may occur and answering patients questions.