Zoe Ayers completed a 180-hour internship split between the Anderson Free Clinic Pharmacy and HubbardYoung Pharmacy. At the Anderson Free Clinic Pharmacy, she assisted patients by filling prescriptions, inputting refill requests, and organizing the pharmacy. HubbardYoung Pharmacy is a compounding and retail pharmacy where Zoe counted and filled medications, checked patients out, and observed compounding. Through her internship, Zoe confirmed her interest in pharmacy and looks forward to interacting with patients, problem-solving, and managing pharmacy workflow.

1. SEEING THE WORLD OF
PHARMACY THROUGH TWO
DIFFERENT LENSESZoe Ayers

2. SPRING 2016 HEALTH SCIENCE INTERNSHIP
 As a Health Science student at Clemson University, I was required to complete
HLTH 4200, a class that allowed me the opportunity to complete an internship
with at least 180 hours on site for academic credit.
 For my internship I split my time between two sites,The Anderson Free Clinic
Pharmacy and HubbardYoung Pharmacy.

3. ANDERSON FREE CLINIC - PHARMACY
Mission Statement –To serve the health needs of the underserved citizens of Anderson
county through community engagement and partnerships with those who care.
StreetView of Anderson Free Clinic
Photo from Anderson Free ClinicWebsite
View Inside Anderson Free Clinic Pharmacy
PhotoTaken By Zoe Ayers

4. ANDERSON FREE CLINIC PHARMACY
 The Anderson Free Clinic Pharmacy provides access to many medications for the
patients of the Anderson Free Clinic.
 They are regulated by the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy, under the
regulations for a free clinic pharmacy that are slightly different than those of a
typical retail pharmacy.
 Pharmacy staff and volunteers fill and dispense medications to patients.
 They only carry certain, commonly prescribed medications. They buy most of
their generic medications and get most of their name brand medication through
Patient Assistance Programs from drug companies. The fill prescriptions within 2
days of them being dropped off.
 They charge $2 for most medications in order to keep operating as a pharmacy.

5. MY ROLES ATTHE ANDERSON FREE CLINIC
PHARMACY
Checked to make sure the right
patient was getting their
medications
Checked patients out, getting them
their medications and accepting their
payment or recording what they
were charging to their account
Input patient refill request
Counted and filled medications for
patients
Disposed of medications that were
out of date
Called patients to ask them to bring
in paperwork
Inputting patient refill
request into the
computer
Checking patient out
and getting him his
medicine

6. MY ROLES ATTHE ANDERSON FREE CLINIC
PHARMACY (CONTINUED)
Helped update the Debt Book
Labeled free samples with
stickers of the company who
donated them
Called Patient Assistance
Programs to get patients refills on
their medications
Put away prescription bags
alphabetically on the shelves
Checked the Debt Book, to see if
the patient owed a balance and if
so wrote it down to give to the
patient
Alphabetizing
prescription bags on
the shelf
Checking the Debt
Book to see if a patient
has a balance

7. SUPERVISION ATTHE ANDERSON FREE
CLINIC PHARMACY
 While in the Pharmacy at the Anderson Free
Clinic my supervisor was Ms. LisaThorndyke, the
Pharmacist at the Anderson Free Clinic.
 I also received some tasks and assignments from
other staff members at the Anderson Free Clinic
as well.
Ms. LisaThorndyke
Photo from AFC website

8. HUBBARDYOUNG PHARMACY
The Goal of Hubbard Young Pharmacy is to be a full service pharmacy, providing
top quality products and services.
Street view of HubbardYoung
Photo from HubbardYoung Website
View inside of HubbardYoung
Photo from HubbardYoung Website

9. HUBBARDYOUNG PHARMACY
 HubbardYoung Pharmacy is an independent pharmacy located in downtown
Clemson, SC.
 They fill prescriptions for their patients the same day they are dropped off.
 They are also a compounding pharmacy and can compound specific medications
that are not always available from the manufacturer.
 They carry many over the counter products for their patients as well. Some of
these products include medical supplies like wheelchairs, crutches, and
compression stockings that are not available everywhere.

10. MY ROLES AT HUBBARDYOUNG
Count and fill medications as needed
Checked patients out at the register
Helped fill bubble packs for patients
with their daily medications through
the Dispill program
Observed and assisted in the
compounding lab
Pulled medications off the robot and
double counted when necessary
Organized prescriptions to be filed
away Assisting compound 123
Paste in the compounding
lab

11. SUPERVISION AT HUBBARDYOUNG
 While at Hubbard andYoung Mr. RonYoung was my primary supervisor. When Mr.
Young was not present, the pharmacist on staff would be my main point of
contact.
 Other pharmacy staff would give me tasks to complete as well.
Pharmacists at HubbardYoung. Photo from HubbardYoung Website

12. INTERNSHIP PROJECTS
 On each of my sites I took part in many daily projects and activities; however, one
big project I took on between both sites was writing a comparison paper,
discussing the similarities and differences between the two pharmacies.
 Anderson Free Clinic is considering publishing this comparison or excerpts from it on
their website or in their newsletter.
 To read a full copy of the comparison please see the ProjectsTab within my portfolio!
 Another project I took on was looking into 5 drugs by name and knowing what
conditions they can be used to treat.
 See the next few slides for more about these 5 drugs

13. GABAPENTIN
 Brand Names
 Gralise, Horizant, Neurotin, Gabarone
 Generic Name
 Gabapentin
 What it can be used to treat
 Nerve pain, Restless legs syndrome, and
seizures
Gabopentin
Photo from Drugs.com

14. LISINOPRIL
 Brand Names
 Prinivil,Zestril
 Generic Name
 Lisinopril
 What it can be used to treat
 Hypertension or congestive heart failure
 Lisinopril is an angiotension converting
enzyme (ACE) inhibitor.
Lisinopril
Photo from Drugs.com

15. NASONEX
 Brand Name
 Nasonex
 Generic Name
 Mometasone nasal
 What it can be used to treat
 Seasonal or year around allergy
symptoms including sneezing, runny
nose, and congestion
Nasonex
Photo from Drugs.com

16. PROVENTIL HFA
 Brand Names
 ProAir HFA, ProAir RespiClick, Proventil HFA,
Ventolin HFA
 Generic Name
 Albuterol Inhalation
 What it can be used to treat
 Relaxes muscles in airways to increase air flow
to the lungs
 Treats bronchospasm and prevents exercise-
induced bronchospasm
Proventil HFA
Photo from Drugs.com

17. PREDNISONE
 Brand Names
 Rayos, Sterapred
 Generic Name
 Prednisone
 What it can be used to treat
 Used as an anti-inflammatory or
immunosuppressant
 Treats conditions such as arthritis, lupus,
allergic disorders, or a fungal infection
Prednisone
Photo from Drugs.com

18. FINALTHOUGHTS
 I have thought that I wanted to pursue a career in pharmacy for many years now; however,
after completeing this internship experience across two different sites I am sure that this
is the field for me!
 Some of my favorite things about the field of Pharmacy include
 Interacting with patients – I enjoy talking to people and helping them understand something
they do not understand. As a pharmacist I will regularly have the opportunity teach patients
about their medications.
 Being on your feet and moving around – I do not sit still easily and could not imagine sitting
behind a desk all day everyday. As a pharmacist I will be on my feet moving around the
pharmacy performing various tasks and procedures.
 CriticalThinking – I enjoy working on puzzles and challenges that make me think. As a
pharmacist I will come across situations that will require me to use critical thinking and come
up with a solution to best help patients.
 Managing the work flow of the pharmacy – I am a very organized person and like for things
to run smoothly. As a pharmacist I will be the team leader of sorts for the people working
within the pharmacy. I will have the opportunity to lead and organize how our work will flow
from person to person, getting patients their medicine as quickly and accurately as possible.