Truly a Learning Experience

Over the past few months, I have learned so much while working as a pharmacy technician at the clinic. I feel incredibly lucky to have not only had the opportunity to serve those who seek immediate healthcare, but to also learn a great deal about pharmacology!

As I previously mentioned, a large number of patients at the clinic suffer from Type II diabetes. I have been able to pick up on some of the common medications that are used to treat this condition, including Metformin and Glyburide. I have lost count of how often I have filled prescriptions for these two medications. However, when I came in to volunteer yesterday, I noticed a new type of medication that I filled a number of prescriptions for that day: Enalipril. I asked the pharmacist about the medication, and learned that it was an ACE-inhibitor, used to treat hypertension. I also learned that hypertension/high BP is a condition that was also very prevalent amongst the patients at the clinic. The reason why I must not have encountered this drug before was because I hadn't been in the pharmacy on the days that the volunteer cardiologist was on site at the clinic.

It truly feels great to be able to serve and benefit others, while at the same time learning and expanding my knowledge on a subject that I will need to know for medical school in the very near future! :)