Beyond the Dispensing Counter: Making a Difference through Innovations and Technology
When you think of a pharmacist, the first thing that may come to mind is someone behind a counter, dispensing medications and giving instructions such as “Take one tablet three times a day”. However, the work of a pharmacist goes beyond that. Let’s take a closer look at how Mr. Hwang Yi Kun, a “Bisphosphonate”, makes a difference by innovating and using technology to improve medication services as we transit into a technologically-driven world.
The work of a pharmacist is multi-faceted. It is one filled with challenges which can be turned into opportunities to make a difference in patient care. From ensuring safe and effective medication therapies to coming up with ways to improve patients’ accessibility to medications, pharmacists play a vital role in improving patients’ health and quality of life. The next time you see a pharmacist behind a counter, remember that there’s so much more beyond what meets the eye!
Article by NUS Pharmaceutical Society Pharmacy Profession Awareness Committee, Lennon Goh Zhi En, Chia Kah Boon Edwin, Vernice Tan Wan Qing (Year 2 Pharmacy students) and Goh Ting Xuan, Tiffany (Year 3 Pharmacy student)
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