My Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) was done at Walgreens. Founded in the year 1901 by Charles Rudolph Walgreen, Walgreens is one of the largest drugstore chains in the U.S., with more than 8,000 stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Known for its “At the Corner of Happy and Healthy” motto, Walgreens maintains its leadership by offering its customers ultimate convenience, earned loyalty, as well as extraordinary customer and patient care. While there, customers can obtain free medical advice and receive special services that focus on prevention (i.e. flu shots), wellness, treatment, monitoring and management. Walgreens allows its customers to receive perks, known as “Balance Rewards,” for various things including prescriptions, immunizations, and auto-refills. In addition to these perks, Walgreens offers its customers discount cards to help reduce prescription prices. Walgreens also
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At all times, I was accompanied by a licensed staff pharmacist (Dr. Hutchinson or Dr. Lenfest), coupled with both pharmacy technicians (Stacy and Ashley). I can recall a time a shopper came in complaining about possible urinary tract infection symptoms. Upon listening to her concerns, Dr. Hutchinson and I discussed with the young lady her options, which involved going to the doctor or trying something over the counter. The young lady shared that she did not have insurance and preferred to try something that was over the counter. Under the direction of Dr. Hutchinson, I escorted the young lady to the isle where the AZO® Rapid Relief tablets belonged. Dr. Hutchinson then guided me on how to go about advising the customer about the proper dosage and that she must consult a physician if relief does not occur within two days. After providing counsel, Dr. Hutchinson and I walked the woman to the front counter, where Ashley was ready to complete the
At all times, I was accompanied by a licensed staff pharmacist (Dr. Hutchinson or Dr. Lenfest), coupled with both pharmacy technicians (Stacy and Ashley). I can recall a time a shopper came in complaining about possible urinary tract infection symptoms. Upon listening to her concerns, Dr. Hutchinson and I discussed with the young lady her options, which involved going to the doctor or trying something over the counter. The young lady shared that she did not have insurance and preferred to try something that was over the counter. Under the direction of Dr. Hutchinson, I escorted the young lady to the isle where the AZO® Rapid Relief tablets belonged. Dr. Hutchinson then guided me on how to go about advising the customer about the proper dosage and that she must consult a physician if relief does not occur within two days. After providing counsel, Dr. Hutchinson and I walked the woman to the front counter, where Ashley was ready to complete the