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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
As a pharmacist, there are certain signs that you need to watch out for, which might indicate possible prescription drug abuse. These signs include patients requesting early refills, showing signs of anxiety or nervousness when requesting refills, patients requesting specific medications by name, or patients presenting prescriptions from multiple doctors or pharmacies. You must be vigilant and take any signs of drug abuse seriously, as it is your responsibility to ensure that medications are used safely and appropriately.
The interviewers want to know that you are familiar with the potential dark side of pharmaceutical drugs. Show that you will be responsible as a pharmacist, capable of recognizing the signs of drug addiction, and comfortable handling these situations.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I understand that prescription drug abuse is an epidemic and that, as a pharmacist, I must be diligent when recognizing the signs of abuse in my customers. I have researched this social issue a great deal. Some signs include a patient being adamant about receiving a certain brand of drug, doctor-hopping, and even forging doctor's prescriptions. When faced with a situation like this, I will follow what I have been taught and the pharmacy's policy for handling such situations. I will be committed during my career to diligence and awareness of this social issue."

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