Pharmacists interpret, prepare, and dispense drugs prescribed by healthcare professionals to patients.

For NHS prescriptions, pharmacists play a crucial role in ensuring that patients are given the right medicine and dosage as prescribed by doctors or other authorized prescribers. They carefully scrutinize prescriptions and provide information about how to use the medication, possible side effects, and interactions with other drugs. This is important for patient safety and treatment optimization.

On the other hand, private prescriptions may be issued by private healthcare providers or consultants. Pharmacists dispense these medications according to the instructions provided by the prescriber. They also give similar support and advice to patients so that they can understand how to take their medication and any precautions they need to take.

Dispensing prescriptions involves checking details of the prescription, such as patient information, drug name, dosage, and instructions. Pharmacists apply their knowledge to ensure that they dispense accurately while verifying if it is appropriate for the patient’s condition and if there are no contraindications.

Additionally, pharmacists often advise patients on how to take their medication.