[arachne] Re: A Pharmacist Says "Thank You!"

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Glenn Gilbreath Jr. said:
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> Sam,
>
> Without "all that training", you would have a pharmacy where
> only the pharmacy technician finished the prescription.  I have
> 4 techs, of which I can supervise 2 at any one time.  I have the
> responsibility of making DARNED sure the prescription is filled
> correctly, in every aspect.  I also have the privilege of giving
> the patient advice on proper handling, as well as any problems
> they should be aware of such as adverse drug effects, interractions,
> and anything else they ask.  For this, the insurance companies
> think $2 or less is sufficient.  So...my question to people has always
> been...what is quality medical care worth to you?  If it were you, or
> a family member, would you be willing to chip in the cost of a cup
> of latte at Starbucks to know what to expect in terms of your medication?
> Hopefully, enough people do think enough of their health care, or at
> least their families.
> Sure, a trained monkey can put pills in the bottle...but ask the monkey
> when you are supposed to take them when you can't make heads or
> tails out of the "monkeyese" typed on the label.  Yes, people can order
> medication from internet sources...but when you have a problem, DO
> NOT ASK YOUR LOCAL PHARMACIST!!  We are not the ones that
> received anything for the service you request.
> Anyway...Merry Christmas Gang!
> C U L8R!
> Wiz  <{;-)
> At 12/24/06 12:40:00 PM, you wrote:
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>>What I don't understand is the need today for all that training in
>>pharmacy when just about all the pharmacist does is put pills in
>>a bottle and see that the insurance is billed. Of course, a good
>>pharmacist is very knowledgeable and can lookout for drug interactions
>>and make reccomedations regarding non-prescription treatments. But in
>>Canada and the US he/she cant prescribe anything. That has to be done
>>by an MD or someone directly under an MD's supervision like a
>>Physician's Assistant or Nurse Practictioner.
>>
>>
>>Ron Clarke said:
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>>> Hi Wiz,
>>>
>>> On Sat, 23 Dec 2006 11:28:59 -0600
>>> Glenn Gilbreath Jr. <wizard57m@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Arachne at FreeLists---The Arachne Fan Club!
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>>>> Well, by golly!
>>>>
>>>> Thank you listers!  It sure warms a fellow's heart and soul
>>>> to know that their profession is trusted and respected.  In
>>>> my over 25 years of experience, the "general public" has
>>>> been, on the whole, quite appreciative of our services.
>>>
>>>    It was always well accepted in my own profession (industrial
>>> chemistry)
>>> that a degree of Batchelor of Pharmacy was more demanding, and
>>> therefore harder to obtain, than a B.Sc. in chemistry.
>>>
>>>    And that was back im the '60's, when I was doing chemistry at
>>> tertiary
>>> level in the UK.
>>>
>>>    No question, only the best even attempted it.
>>>
>>>    And it was widely held that a B.Sc. in medicine was easier to
>>> achieve
>>> than pharmacy.  Professionally, you outrank most GPs.
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>>          Ron
>>>
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