You’re reading this the night before your placement, aren’t you? We’ve all been there. We’ve either winged it or prepared like crazy for no reason. And what’s the point? It’s just a placement, right? All you need to do is show up, take some notes, smile and nod at what the pharmacist is saying, and …
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Pharmacists are a mysterious breed of healthcare staff. Nobody knows quite what we do, hidden behind that dispensary counter. And to tell you the truth, sometimes pharmacists find themselves in odd situations where they wonder… ‘what on Earth am I doing?’ Working in healthcare brings with it a fair share of bizarre and peculiar moments, some perhaps …
Mental health. It’s always a trending topic, always at the forefront of our agendas in 2021. But why does it feel surprising when we hear that someone has had a breakdown, or that they’ve had to take time off from work for a ‘mental health’ day? In my day job as a pharmacist, I meet …
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What does a pharmacist actually do? You’ve probably seen them mysteriously standing behind the dispensary in a pharmacy. After some time (in which you’ve muttered ‘what’s taking them so long?’), they’ll come out to check your address, hand out your prescription, and send you off on your way. But what on earth were they even …