Description
Provide accurate, quality and safe information and advice to patients, the public and other healthcare professionals regarding medicines, advising them on the safe and rational use of medicines and devices such as the use, contraindications, storage, and side effects of non-prescription and prescription medicines.
Alternative labels
advise on medicines
inform on medicines
provide medicines education
provide medicines advice
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Provide medicines information is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Pharmacist: Pharmacists prepare, dispense, and provide prescriptions for, over the counter medication. They offer clinical information on medicines, report suspected adverse reactions, and provide personalised support to patients. Pharmacists formulate and test medications in laboratories, and store, preserve, and distribute them.
Optional skill
Provide medicines information is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
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