What does RPH mean in PRESCRIPTION

To become a Registered Pharmacist, one must typically complete an accredited pharmacy program at an university or college as well as pass examinations administered by the board of pharmacy for their state.

Generally, no - most states restrict prescribing authority to physicians and nurse practitioners. However, some states do allow pharmacists to prescribe certain types of medications such as emergency contraception or antibiotics in specific circumstances.

In addition to knowledge of drugs, a registered pharmacist needs an understanding on how drugs interact with each other, the ability to make ethical decisions about patient care and strong communication skills in order to communicate effectively with patients and other health care professionals regarding medication usage.

Yes! Registered Pharmacists often provide advice about lifestyle changes that can help improve patient’s health such as diet modifications, smoking cessation methods or providing information about vitamins/supplements that could benefit the patient’s condition. They may also be involved in consulting on new pharmaceutical products or developing innovative ways to manage drug therapy costs.

Yes! Your local registered pharmacist is an excellent source of trustworthy medical advice- it's always best to speak with your healthcare professional if you have any questions related to your own health care situation.

There are many specialties available for pharmacists including clinical pharmacology (dealing directly with patients), compounding pharmacy (preparing personalized medications), geriatric pharmacy (specializing in medications for elderly patients), critical care pharmacy (working in intensive care units) and infectious diseases (specializing the treatment of HIV/AIDS) just to name a few.

You can visit your state board of pharmacy website to find all licensed pharmacies that employ Registered Pharmacists near you- simply search for “pharmacies near me” online using your zip code! Additionally it's helpful if you call ahead first so you can confirm which location specializes in exactly what you need.

If you're looking to specialize further than what's offered through your state board of pharmacy, then yes- getting certified through national organizations such as American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacy or Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist will provide additional specialty training that could make you more competitive during job searches when applying for positions such as hospital staff positions or ambulatory care roles.