When I first entered the pharmacy universe as a writer, I recall being surprised to learn that our readers were not just those people who stood behind the raised counters in drugstores (it was eons ago!).
Founded by pharmacist Tony Lee, AidRx connects patients with pharmacists for medication management between clinic visits, using AI to reduce paperwork.
I was in toxicology class. The professor was teaching about medicines with narrow therapeutic index (NTI). I can still hear her voice as she described them . . .
In Iran, I was an established pharmacist working in the insurance sector. I had a defined role, leadership responsibilities, and the trust of pharmacy owners who relied on me to advocate for fair assessments.
I became a pharmacist in Nigeria because I believed in the moment when everything changes. Not the dramatic, cinematic breakthrough one might expect, but the quiet, profound shift when a patient who arrives at the pharmacy in pain.
Back in India, I was driven by the desire to possess the clinical expertise necessary to serve a community at its most vulnerable points. I didn’t just want a job; I wanted to be a cornerstone of patient care.
I often say that I became a pharmacist by accident, but when I reflect on my journey, it feels like every hardship and unexpected turn quietly guided me toward this profession.
