What Do Pharmacists Really Do? | Ask the Pharmacist With Dr. Shannon Yarosz
Pharmacists do more than fill prescriptions. Discover how they help keep patients safe and improve medication care!
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What does a pharmacist do beyond dispensing medications? In recognition of American Pharmacists Month, Dr. Shannon Yarosz, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Cedarville University, explains the essential roles pharmacists play in patient care, medication safety, and healthcare to @WDTNTV viewers. From identifying drug interactions to helping manage chronic conditions, pharmacists are an important part of your healthcare team.
Dr. Yarosz shares how pharmacists help patients receive the right medications at the right doses, recognize potential side effects, and avoid harmful drug interactions. She also explains why patients should tell their pharmacists about prescription medications, over-the-counter products, vitamins, supplements, and allergies.
Pharmacists work in more places than your local pharmacy. You'll find them in hospitals, outpatient clinics, infusion clinics, nursing homes, research, and government agencies. In these settings, pharmacists help patients receive safe and effective treatment, including medication management for diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol.
Whether you have questions about medication side effects, difficulty using an inhaler, or concerns about understanding prescription labels, your pharmacist can help.
October is American Pharmacists Month, a time to recognize pharmacists and the important work they do to support patients across healthcare settings.
Have a health or medication question? Submit it through Cedarville University's Ask the Pharmacist resource.
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Dr. Shannon Yarosz of Cedarville University School of Pharmacy explains how pharmacists support patient health beyond filling prescriptions. Learn how pharmacists prevent drug interactions, explain medication side effects, help manage chronic conditions, and provide care in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings. This American Pharmacists Month conversation highlights what patients should share with their pharmacist to support safe, effective medication treatment.