Community and Retail Pharmacy

The primary role of a community pharmacist is to provide patient education and counseling on the proper use of medications.

Retail pharmacies typically offer a variety of services, including medication adherence programs, immunizations, travel health services, and more.

Prescription transfer refers to the process of moving a prescription from one pharmacy to another.

Medication errors can occur during any stage of the medication process, including dosing, administration, and dispensing.

A patient medication profile serves multiple purposes, including tracking medication history, identifying potential drug interactions, and monitoring patient compliance.

Medication non-adherence can be caused by a variety of factors, including cost, lack of understanding, forgetfulness, and more.

Medication reconciliation, medication review, and medication assessment all refer to the process of reviewing a patient's medication regimen to identify potential problems.

Pharmacy software typically includes dispensing software, patient management software, inventory management software, and more.

Compounding refers to the process of preparing a medication for administration to a patient.

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) is a common type of pharmacy technician.

Prescription verification refers to the process of verifying the accuracy of a prescription.

Community pharmacy internship, hospital pharmacy internship, and retail pharmacy internship are all common types of pharmacy internships.

Patient education, medication counseling, and drug information all refer to the process of providing information about medications to patients.

Live webinars, online courses, and conferences are all common types of pharmacy continuing education.

Inventory management, stock control, and purchasing all refer to the process of managing the inventory of a pharmacy.