A retail pharmacist is a healthcare professional responsible for dispensing medications and providing patient care in a retail or community pharmacy setting. Their primary duties include:

1. Dispensing medications: Filling prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
2. Patient counseling: Educating patients on proper medication use, side effects, and interactions.
3. Medication therapy management: Reviewing patients’ medication regimens to optimize therapy and prevent errors.
4. Immunizations: Administering vaccinations and providing education on vaccine-preventable diseases.
5. Health screenings: Conducting health screenings, such as blood pressure and glucose monitoring.
6. Patient education: Providing information on healthy lifestyles, disease prevention, and management.
7. Inventory management: Maintaining adequate medication and supply inventory.
8. Collaboration: Working with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
9. Documentation: Accurately documenting patient interactions and medication dispensing.
10. Staying up-to-date: Remaining current with new medications, treatments, and industry developments through ongoing education and training.

Retail pharmacists play a vital role in the healthcare system, providing accessible and personalized patient care in their communities.