Doctor in the House: Why Your Community Pharmacist Should Be Your New Friend

Dr George Lee, Consultant Urologist | Lim En Ni, Community Pharmacist

27-Sep-24 16:00

Doctor in the House: Why Your Community Pharmacist Should Be Your New Friend

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World Pharmacists Day is observed on 25 September annually, to recognise and celebrate the crucial role that pharmacists play in building healthier communities everywhere. This year’s theme focuses on ‘Pharmacists: Meeting global health needs’. Why is it important to get to know your friendly community pharmacist, and how do they play a role in promoting health at the community, as well as national level? We speak to Lim En Ni, a community pharmacist, to find out more.

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Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek, Ruqayya Zuhair

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek

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