Review and interpret physician prescriptions/medication orders for accuracy, appropriateness of dose, drug interactions, allergies, and patient-specific considerations.
Dispense medicines (tablets, capsules, injections, syrups, IV fluids, other formulations) to in-patients and out-patients, ensuring correct dosage, proper labeling, and safe administration.
Maintain and manage pharmacy inventory: ensure stock availability, proper storage (including temperature-sensitive medicines), check expiry dates, monitor stock levels; reorder medicines as needed.
Conduct medication reconciliation when patients are admitted or discharged: review their current medication history, reconcile previous and new medications, prevent duplication or harmful interactions.
Provide drug-information and counselling to patients (or their guardians / parents), including instructions on dosage, administration schedule, potential side-effects, drug interactions, and general medication safety.
Collaborate with doctors, nurses, and other health-care professionals to develop individualized medication plans and ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes.
Monitor patient responses to medications; observe and report any adverse drug reactions (ADRs); suggest changes or interventions as needed.
Maintain accurate records: prescriptions, patient medication profiles, stock/inventory logs, expiry and batch data, drug utilization, dispensation records, potentially controlled substances if applicable.
Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to drug storage, labelling, dispensing (under applicable laws/regulations, e.g. the local/state pharmacy regulations or national drug regulations).
Maintain hygiene, cleanliness, and safety standards in pharmacy operations.
(If serving pediatric patients) Apply pediatric-specific knowledge: weight-based dosing, pediatric pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics, safe preparation of pediatric formulations, and counselling guardians/parents.
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