Lesson Summary
A pharmacy is a place where medicines are stored, prepared, and dispensed under closely regulated conditions.
Pharmacists are the most senior members of the team who need a master’s degree in pharmacy to be registered and practice as a pharmacist.
The roles of a pharmacy assistant include handling prescriptions, stock management, selling, and customer service.
Every team member must possess a caring attitude, good communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and a willingness to work together.
Primary care pharmacy technicians play a vital part in the operation of safe medicines optimization systems, which enable the safe and logical use of medications for treatment.
Self-medication is an essential element of healthcare. It pertains to the selection and purchase of medication that will benefit the health of patients by targeting their specific medical conditions.
Strong pharmacological knowledge is required to determine which medications can be taken with others in the event of side effects or altered potency.
All pharmacies should ensure they follow and implement health and safety standards to safeguard the interests and welfare of patients.