I AM A PHARMACIST I am a specialist in medications I supply medicines and pharmaceuticals to those who need them I prepare and compound special dosage forms I control the storage and preservation of all medications in my care I am a custodian of medical information My library is a ready source of drug knowledge My files contain thousands of specific drug names and tens of thousands of facts about them My record includes the medication and health history of entire families My journals and meetings report advances in pharmacy from around the world I am a companion of physician I am partner in the case of every patient who takes any kind of medication I am consultants on the merits of different therapeutic agents I am the connecting link between physician and patient and the final check on the safety of medicines I am a counselor to the patient I help the patient understand the proper use of prescription medication I assist in the patient's choice of nonprescription drugs or in the de