Pharmacists are healthcare professionals that possess knowledge and expertise on medications. In the community setting, pharmacists provide counseling and share drug information with patients to optimize care. Often times, patients approach the pharmacist with questions regarding prescription and nonprescription medication in an attempt to avoid visiting a physician. This counseling is very essential to the treatment of the disease state. Given the accessibility of a pharmacist, the drug expert, reimbursement should be provided for this service.
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