The role of the pharmacist is commonly misunderstood or underestimated.
Pharmacists do more than just count pills.
For example, if the doctor has prescribed a medication incorrectly, or if the patient is experiencing toxic effects of the medication, it is the pharmacist's role and responsibility to ensure that these problems are caught and corrected. I admit, when I started pharmacy I didn't understand what it meant to be a pharmacist. I chose pharmacy because I liked math and chemistry. But I was determined to discover and explore the profession. After all, university isn't cheap, and I intended to get every cent worth.