Check Prescriptions for Errors, Ensuring They're Appropriate and Safe for the Individual Patient
provide Advice On the Dosage of Medicines and the Most Appropriate Form of Medication, Which Could Be By Tablet, Injection, Ointment or Inhaler
participate in Ward Rounds to Take Patient Drug Histories
liaise with other Medical Staff On Problems Patients May Experience When Taking Their Medicines
discuss Treatments with Patients' Relatives, Community Pharmacists and Gps
make Sure Medicines are Stored Appropriately and Securely
supervise the Work of Less Experienced and Less Qualified Staff
answer Questions About Medicines from Within the Hospital, other Hospitals and the General Public
keep Up to Date With, and Contribute To, Research and Development
write Guidelines for Drug Use Within the Hospital and Implement Hospital Regulations
provide Information On Expenditure On Drugs
prepare and Quality-check Sterile Medications, for Example, Intravenous Medications
set Up and Supervise Clinical Trials.