Pharmacists in Altoona, Pennsylvania

102 Pharmacists found in Altoona

Thomas Jandora Ii

Pharmacist
181 Sophrira Ln, Altoona, PA 16602
814-946-4267

Dr. Timothy Heath

Pharmacist
3106 E Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, PA 16601
814-742-8429

Mr. Travis Richard Braatz

Pharmacist
181 Sophrira Ln, Altoona, PA 16602
814-946-4267 814-946-5324

Vicki Faretta, RPH

Pharmacist
3331 Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602
814-942-1081

William Thompson Iv

Pharmacist
602 E Chestnut Ave, Altoona, PA 16601
814-944-6139

Mr. William Edward Earnest, RPH

Pharmacist
2411 8th Ave, Altoona, PA 16602
814-944-2095 814-949-9575

Type of Pharmacists:

Psychiatric Pharmacist: A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in optimizing care of patients with psychiatric illness by assessing and monitoring patients, recognizing drug-induced problems, and recommending appropriate treatment plans.
Oncology Pharmacist: A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in developing, recommending, implementing, monitoring, and modifying pharmacotherapeutic plans to optimize outcomes in patients with malignant diseases.

Pharmacy also called "drugstore" is a retail shop which provides prescription drugs, among other products. At the pharmacy, a pharmacist oversees the fulfillment of medical prescriptions and is available to give advice on their offerings of over-the-counter drugs. But pharmacy is not just about filling prescriptions. It is also about promoting health awareness and contributing to the betterment of the community. Pharmacists may:

Prepare or supervise the dispensing of medicines, ointments and tablets.
Advise patients on how their medicines are to be taken or used in the safest and most effective way in the treatment of common ailments.
Select, give advice on and supply non-prescription medicine, sickroom supplies and other products.
Develop legally recognised standards, and advise on government controls and regulations concerning the manufacture and supply of medicines.
Work in the research and development of medicines and other health-related products.
Be involved in the management of pharmaceutical companies.
Advise members of the public and other health professionals about medicines (both prescription and over-the-counter medicines), including appropriate selection, dosage and drug interactions, potential side effects and therapeutic effects.