A person with formal pharmacy qualification such as a degree or diploma in pharmacy and is registered with the state pharmacy council where he is practicing the profession. Pharmacist is professionally qualified to prepare and dispense medicinal drugs and are dealing with medicines in every aspect from production, marketing, dispensing. Also called as chemist, druggist in different countries Pharmacist are responsible for quality medicines and promoting public health by providing advice during dispensing of medications about their safe use to prevent disease. WHO CAN BE A PHARMACIST:- A person need to study pharmacy course such as a degree or diploma in pharmacy and get registered with the state pharmacy council. TYPES OF PHARMACIST:- HOSPITAL PHARMACIST:- They are professionals who collaborate with hospitals, nursing homes, physicians and other health care professionals. COMMUNITY PHARMACIST:- A community pharmacist is in charge of a local drug retail shop or a community care centre. They are among the most popular types of pharmacist professionals. They are closest to customers. CONSUTANT PHARMACIST:- Consultant pharmacist deal with medication reviews, documentation, and administration. Pharmacist working in this field usually assist healthcare professionals in bettering their workflows. TECHNICAL PHARMACIST:- These types of pharmacist take care of the technical work, including maintain drug safety, operations, and customer service. Technical pharmacist duties differ according to their workplaces. ROLE OF PHARMACIST:- • They are the link between patient and doctors. Respond to patients symptoms and advise on medicines for sale in pharmacies. • Provide services to patients, such as smoking cessation, blood pressure measurement and cholesterol management. • Advice other healthcare professionals about safe and effective medicines use and safe and secure supply of medicines within law. • Supervise the medicines supply chain and ensure pharmacy premises and system are fit for purpose. • Providing patients with health monitoring and advice, including advice and treatment of common aliments and disease states. • Over sigh of dispensing medicines on prescription. • Provision of and counselling about non-prescription or over the counter drugs. • Referrals to other health professionals if necessary. • Working with federal, state or local regulatory agencies to develop safe drug policies. • Symptom assessment leading to medication provision and lifestyle advice for community based health concerns.