Behind every prescription: Celebrating National Pharmacist Day

Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org National Pharmacist Day falls on Sunday, Jan. 12. The goal of the day is to honor the contributions of pharmacists everywhere. The role of a pharmacist isn’t on many individuals’ radars, but for others, especially the older population, pharmacists are some of the most important people they see on a regular basis. First, what is a pharmacist? According to the Mayo Clinic, “Pharmacy is a blend of science, healthcare, direct patient contact, technology, ethics and business. A pharmacist is a highly skilled and trusted medication expert. They know and understand everything there is to know about drugs. Pharmacists undergo extensive educati