They provide a key role in patient care. A good relationship between you and your pharmacist could save your life.
Pharmacists are an excellent source of information.
Whether you have a question about a prescription or medicines sold over the counter, such as cold or cough remedies, your pharmacist can help you. If your pharmacist is not providing this information, ask for it. Provide a list to your pharmacist of all the medicines that you are taking so that a check can be made for possible dangerous drug interactions. This is true even if you get the prescription filled at another drugstore or the medicine does not require a prescription, such as aspirin or vitamins. Pharmacists must keep information about you and your medicines confidential.