Pre–Current & Future Pharmacists – New Spotlight on Frontline Healthcare Workers

Since the beginning of the year in January 2020, the world witnessed a terrifying unpredictable health emergency of human life which resulted in an outbreak of a disease known as a novel coronavirus (SARS CoV-2 / COVID-19 - acute respiratory disease) which was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). With an abrupt increase in the number of cases, a nationwide lockdown was imposed where Pharmacists served as a lifeline by supplying medicines to people across the world and their operation has made a big difference amid the global pandemic. In such difficult times, Pharmacists have helped vulnerable patients stay well and ensured their safety amidst the pandemic. Although pharmacies and drug stores play an important part in the healing process, many people have the perception that they provide a commercial or business-like service. The doctor prescribes the right medicine with the right instructions, and the pharmacist fills the prescription for a fee. In a nutshell, it's a straightforward business.