Pharmacists are medication experts who work with patients, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to optimize medication use and improve health outcomes. They apply scientific knowledge, clinical judgment, and professional judgment to assess medication-related needs, develop and monitor care plans, prevent medication-related harm, and support the safe, effective, and appropriate use of medications.

Pharmacists practise in a wide variety of settings, including community pharmacies, hospitals, primary care, ambulatory clinics, long-term care, public health, industry, research, education, government, regulatory organizations, and other areas of the health system. While individual roles vary, pharmacists share a commitment to improving the health of individuals and communities through the responsible use of medications and collaboration with patients and other healthcare professionals.