re: What do pharmacists actually do?

I did not know this.

Well for a RX to get filled it first has to be typed into the system. This doesn't take long unless the patient isn't already in the system. If they aren't it takes 3 times as long bc they have to put in their info plus the insurance info. After that the drug is "filled". A label is printed that goes on the bottle or package the amount of the drug must be counted before placed into the bottle. Some drugs require double and triple counting. After that the the pharmacist and only the pharmacist "checks" the script. A pic of the original RX shows up on the computer screen and pharmacist must make sure the RX has been filled to the exact instructions of the MD. The pharmacist must also make sure there aren't any interactions with the patients other meds and also check for drug allergies. And this is if there aren't any hiccups such as insurance rejections or MDs directions not being clear enough. All that must be done while answering the phone and dealing with walk up questions.

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The majority of prescriptions are now "e-scribed".

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Not all. Some MUST be turned in on paper, including the OT favorites.

ETA - Didn't know about the adderall, but every mailed pharmacy we've used requires paper for anything.

I hope LSU Lyle responds to this thread. He works for a chain store in a town that's gone from 0% subsidized housing to probably 40% in the last 25 years. I am legitimately curious to know if the income and education level of the clientele affects/changes your interaction with them.