Mufeeda Poolakkal

As a community pharmacist your job is all about helping patients and the public, assessing their conditions and making decisions about which medicines they should take. You'll be involved in dispensing medicines safely and efficiently and offering your patients advice and practical help on keeping healthy.

must be mindful of the person's needs and adapt appropriately to deliver the highest standard of care. They can do this by obtaining informed consent, listening to and respecting patient views and respecting different cultures and religions

pharmacists use standard dosages from pharmaceutical companies. However, pharmacists also may create customized medications by mixing ingredients themselves, a process known as compounding