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World Pharmacists Day : History and Significance

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Pharmacist day is observed across the world on September 25.  The day is to celebrate the services done by the pharmacist across the world. It also reminds us to pay tribute to all those pharmacists who are providing services with kindness and empathy especially at the time of the pandemic. Pharmacists give access to medicines, advise people on how to properly take them, etc. Who is Pharmacist? Pharmacists are healthcare professionals who practice in pharmacy. They are involved in all aspects of medicine delivery to patients. What does a Pharmacist do? They will prepare and package medication that a doctor has prescribed and also sell medication over the counter. Pharmacists will explain what your medicine is for, how it works, what to expect when taking the medication and what to look out for. If you don’t understand any aspects of your health condition your pharmacist will be well placed to help you. A pharmacist may be based within a hospital or healthcare facility or at a commu...