Pharmacy

Pharmacy refers to the preparation and dispensing of drugs as well as the counseling of patients in the proper use of these drugs.

When your pharmacist counsels you about your prescription, the pharmacist may discuss the following information with you:

• The medicine's name
• What it is supposed to do
• When the medicine should be taken and for how long
• How the medicine should be taken
• Common side effects
• Foods, drinks, other medicines, or activities you should avoid while taking the medicine
• What you should do if you miss a dose
• How you should store the medicine
• If there are any refills of the prescription

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