They can also help you decide whether you need to see a doctor. You can talk to your pharmacist in confidence, even about the most personal symptoms and you don't need to make an appointment. It is possible to walk into any community pharmacy and ask to speak with the pharmacist.

A pharmacy is the place within a chemist's or drugstore, or within a supermarket or other business, where you can get prescription drugs. Check in the pharmacy section of the drugstore. In Britain, a chemist's is often referred to as a pharmacy.

The pharmacist shortage isn't just a numbers game; it's become a tipping point for healthcare access. The shortage is magnified in underserved areas, creating what's known as "pharmacy deserts," where patients have limited or no access to essential medications and health advice which is particularly acute in Georgia.