Seems like an easy question to answer, but I was instantly suspicious, and asked, "Is it for you?" The reply was "yes," and I was instantly on a campaign to save this person from aspirin! I could tell by looking that he was young, and by asking that he had no risk factors, and no significant family history--you know the drill--I needed to prove that his taking aspirin every day was a BAD idea. So I explained the latest USPTF aspirin guidelines and gave the person a copy, which we reviewed together. He was convinced and left without a purchase. By intervening, I had helped spread the word that aspirin can do more harm than good, if not used properly, or under the advice and direction of a practitioner.
His parting comment was, "Thanks. I've never had a pharmacist take the time to talk with me like this before."
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About Me
- pharmd2009
- After spending 4 years as a Student Pharmacist, ultimately graduating with my Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree May 2009, and working towards licensure the Summer of 2009, I have come to realize the practice of pharmacy is not JUST about the drugs. Patients are "real" people with "real" questions, and by my training, I will have the ability to offer the knowledge that can be life-changing to my patients. Improving patients' quality of life by improving their healthcare, that's why I went to pharmacy school. I'd like to keep this blog as a diary of whether I fulfill this mission--and also to keep my mind and my heart focused on my patients and the meaningful difference I hope to make in my service to the public through my chosen profession as a pharmacist.
My graduation day was Saturday, May 2, 2009.
I received my license as a Registered Pharmacist in the State of Montana July 9, 2009.
