Michael A. Heltzel, PharmD

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Get to know Pharmacist Dr. Michael A. Heltzel, who serves the population of Missouri.

Dr. Heltzel is a pharmacist currently practicing with Walgreens in Missouri. He has graduated with his Doctor of Pharmacy degree. 

A Doctor of Pharmacy is a professional doctorate in pharmacy. It is a first professional degree and a prerequisite for licensing to practice the profession of pharmacy or to become a clinical pharmacist. They are allowed to practice independently and can prescribe drugs directly to patients. A PharmD program has significant experiential or clinical education components in introductory and advanced levels for the safe and effective use of drugs. Experiential education prepares graduates to be practice-ready, as they already have spent a significant amount of time training in areas of direct patient care and research.

Walgreens Pharmacy Services allow you to conveniently fill prescriptions, chat with a pharmacist, set reminders and more. It is an American company that operates as the second-largest pharmacy store chain in the United States behind CVS Health. It specializes in filling prescriptions, health and wellness products, health information, and photo services.

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