A group of Junction City High School students learned what goes on behind the pharmacy counter during their visit to Kollhoff Pharmacy as part of the Medical Adventures program. About 10 students were welcomed by Kollhoff Pharmacy staff to spend an evening learning about the pharmacy profession. This has become an annual event for Kollhoff Pharmacy and the Medical Adventures group.
Students rotated through several experiences. They had the opportunity to practice prescription entry and fill a prescription. Next, they had a tour of the prescription compounding lab and learned to prepare some common formulations. Finally, students had the opportunity to learn the process of vaccine administration.
“We started the evening with a discussion of the diverse career opportunities within the pharmacy profession,” Sue Kollhoff, owner and co-CEO of Kollhoff Pharmacy said. “Then we demonstrated the different roles of staff in the prescription-fulfillment process, and explained other services our pharmacy provides such as unit-dose drug packaging, immunizations, medication review appointments, and custom prescription compounding.” Kollhoff explained how pharmacists work as part of the healthcare team to get the best outcomes for patients.
The Medical Explorers program began in 2016, as a way to increase exposure to occupations in the healthcare industry. “This is a great way for students to see the number of career opportunities available in Junction City,” Kollhoff said. “We are excited to educate our youth about the pharmacy profession.”
Kollhoff Pharmacy was opened in 2014 by pharmacists Sue and John Kollhoff. As the only family-owned retail and compounding pharmacy in the area, they have the ability to provide creative pharmacy solutions with compassion and skill. They provide services for people and pets and free delivery in Junction City and Chapman.
For more information visit www.kollhoffpharmacy.com.