- Dispense prescription medicines to the public - Ensure that different treatments are compatible - Check dosage and ensure that medicines are correctly and safely supplied and labelled supervise the preparation - Liaise with doctors about prescriptions - Sell over-the-counter medicines - Advise the public on the treatment of minor ailments - Advise patients of any adverse side-effects of medicines or potential interactions with other medicines/treatments - Prepare dosette boxes, usually for the elderly, but also for those with memory/learning difficulties or those who have several combinations of tablets to take, where tablets are placed in compartments for specified days of the week - Provide support through the New Medicine Service (NMS) to patients starting certain medicines to treat long-term conditions - Manage a needle and syringe exchange - Offer blood pressure check, asthma technique check, weight management devices and other services - Supply emergency contraception under PGD - Provide flu and pneumonia vaccination - Manage, supervise and train pharmacy support staff - Involve in national audits and clinical governance - Keep up to date with current pharmacy practice, new drugs and their uses