Behind the counter: Nepal’s pharmacies under the lens

Reflecting on my personal experiences visiting pharmacies for my needs and my mother’s, I have figured out two sides of Nepal’s pharmacy.

First and foremost, pharmacies serve as the primary destination for a majority of Nepali individuals prior to consulting doctors whenever they have health issues. And pharmacists play an important role in a patient’s life as most Nepali do not have access to proper health care facilities such as hospitals.