Do you know what your pharmacist can really do for you?
We visit the pharmacy to get our doctor-prescribed medicines, vitamins and supplements, anti-hair loss products, cosmetics, and sunscreens. However, an up-to-date and modern pharmacy can offer much more, allowing the pharmacist to fulfill his or her scientific role and contribute to the good health and well-being of his or her customers.
Services and advice at the pharmacy
Vaccination: At the pharmacy, you can get the flu vaccine, with or without a doctor’s prescription, and, in special cases, for pneumococcus. Also, the pharmacist can help in scheduling the vaccine for coronavirus.
First aid for wounds and injuries: As a health scientist, the pharmacist knows how to provide first aid for a minor wound or injury and recommends basic care instructions. Based on his scientific knowledge and experience, he can also advise whether a wound needs stitches or a visit to a hospital emergency room.
First aid for burns: Whether it’s a sunburn or a heat burn, the pharmacist can treat it, recommend basic instructions for its care, and refer you to a doctor or the emergency room if it’s more serious.
Advice on managing simple health problems: Can help manage conditions such as sore throats headaches and other minor but troublesome conditions by suggesting appropriate over-the-counter medicines and products.
Measuring blood pressure and blood sugar levels: As a health scientist, the pharmacist can show you how to measure blood pressure or sugar levels throughout the day.
Advice on dietary supplements: A pharmacist can recommend the right dietary supplement according to your needs, for example, to boost the immune system or deal with stress.
Advice on how to take your medicines and supplements correctly: The pharmacist not only gives the medicines prescribed by the doctor but can explain the instructions for taking them, e.g. dosage, time of administration, combination with food or not, to make sure they are understood.
Information about possible side effects: The pharmacist is aware of the possible side effects of the medicines and can tell you about them. If you know what to expect, you can better manage any problems that may arise. In addition, he or she may recommend additional solutions to prevent side effects, such as suggesting taking probiotics if you have been given antibiotics to avoid digestive upsets.
Skin care tips at any age: A pharmacist can offer advice on caring for sensitive skin in babies or adults, effective sun protection, and even choosing cosmetic skin care products to adequately meet your needs.
Hair health tips: Information on nutritional supplements that prevent or help treat hair loss and suggestions for specialized formulations for hair care are among the additional services you may find at your neighborhood pharmacy.
Prevention and wellness tips: Finally, the knowledgeable pharmacist can offer clients advice on maintaining their health, both physical and mental, as they become trusted members of the family over time.