This job involves providing medication and other health care products to patients. Pharmacists must be knowledgeable about the composition, effects, and proper dosage of medications, as well as the laws and regulations governing their distribution. They must also be able to counsel patients on the proper use of medications and provide advice
A pharmacist, also known as a chemist in Commonwealth English, is a healthcare professional who is knowledgeable about preparation, mechanism of action, clinical usage and legislation of medications in order to dispense them safely to the public and to provide consultancy services. A pharmacist also often serves as a primary care provider in the community and offers services, such as health screenings and immunizations.