Posted by ChrisK on March 6, 2000, at 6:11:26
In reply to Pharmacists - Problems or Praise, posted by Cam W. on March 4, 2000, at 23:35:04
Hi Cam,
I feel lucky that I have a couple of good pharmacists where I am now. I live in a relatively small town so they don't seem to be overworked when I go in. They are always busy but not busy enough to take the extra minutes to answer any questions.
I think that the biggest thing to stress to a group of students is the issue of privacy. I personally don't care if anyone knows what meds I'm taking but I realize that I am in the minority. My pharmacy has counters on both ends of the work spce. If someone has sensitive questions they can go to the end without the cash register and get some privacy. I think that works well for most people.
The other nice part of my pharmacy is that the pharmacists (2) know be by face and name. I get 5 scrips filled each month and they are on two differnt dates. Whenever I come in they ask about side effects or how the meds are working (even if I'm just there to buy toothpaste). I feel good about the personal aspect of the service I get. I know it isn't easy in the bigger stores but it is a nice touch.
BTW, my pharmacy is a CVS which is one of the larger chains in NY state.
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