This is from the Alberta College of Pharmacy Website
https://pharmacists.ab.ca/nPublic/Ph...x#PersonalInfo
Quote:
Why does it take so long to get my prescription filled?
Filling a prescription is more than just counting pills. When pharmacists fill prescriptions, they check the medication, dose and instructions to make sure they are right for you. They review your confidential care record to check for possible problems. Your pharmacist enters the details of your current prescription onto your record of care. Your pharmacist will also talk to you about:- why you have been prescribed this particular drug,
- how and when to take your medication,
- what potential side effects you may need to watch for, and
- how to store your medication
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So it seems like part of their role is to advise on side effects.