what do pharmacist do anyway? Every time I go to the pharmacy, I see a lineup of people behind the counter doing something I’m sure they’re counting up pills, but did they do anything else?

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what do pharmacist do anyway? Every time I go to the pharmacy, I see a lineup of people behind the counter doing something I’m sure they’re counting up pills, but did they do anything else?

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Those actually counting the pills and at the register are likely Pharmacy Technicians, at least in the US. As others mentioned, the Pharmacist is the final authority. They make sure the script is written and filled correctly, and that the meds are safe for the patient to take.