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Benefits of having a pharmacist as a resource

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Pharmacists are healthcare professionals who specialize in the safe and effective use of medications. They have extensive knowledge of drugs, their mechanisms of action, and their potential side effects.  Pharmacists can also provide advice on over-the-counter medications, herbal remedies, and dietary supplements. If you don't have a pharmacist as a resource, you may miss out on the opportunity to receive expert advice and guidance on medication use. This can lead to medication errors, drug interactions, and adverse drug reactions, which can be harmful to your health. In addition, pharmacists can provide valuable services such as medication management, medication therapy management, and medication counseling.  They can also help you navigate the complexities of insurance coverage and assist with medication cost savings programs. Overall, having a pharmacist as a resource can help ensure that you are using medications safely and effectively, and can improve your overall health ...

World Health Days

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Below are the World health days you should know as a health professional: World cancer day – Feb 4th International childhood cancer day – 15th Feb. Colorectal cancer awareness month - 1st March to 30th March World Obesity day - 4th March (formerly 11th October)  World Kidney day – 9th March World blood donor day – 14th march World TB day – 24th March Oral health unified week – 27th march – 2nd April World health day – 7th April World Malaria Day – 25th April World immunization week – 24th April to 30th April World asthma day - First Tuesday of may World hypertension day – 17th may World no tobacco day 31st may World milk day -1st June World environment day - 5th June World sickle cell day – 19th June International day against drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking – 26th June. World hepatitis day – 28th July World breastfeeding week – 1st to 7th august World Alzheimer’s day – 21st September World heart day - 29th September International day of older persons – 1st October Breast ...