How do they match: Pharmacists

  • Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use. May advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications.

  • Analyze prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and to prevent excessive usage or harmful interactions.
  • Offer health promotion or prevention activities, such as training people to use blood pressure devices or diabetes monitors.
  • Prepare sterile solutions or infusions for use in surgical procedures, emergency rooms, or patients' homes.

  • Instruct patients in the use of assistive equipment.