School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Pharmacy practice is the scientific discipline of preparing and dispensing medications, and providing information about drugs to patients. It also involves helping patients use their medicines safely and effectively. Responsibilities Interpreting prescriptions: Understanding and implementing medical orders Dispensing medications: Giving patients their prescribed medications Selecting drugs: Helping choose the best drugs and medical devices for patients Counseling patients: Advising patients on how to use their medications Monitoring patients: Keeping track of patients' health and intervening if needed Maintaining records: Keeping track of patients' medical information Researching drugs: Studying drugs and related topics Storing medications: Making sure drugs and medical devices are stored properly