This series of discussions will focus on the role of the pharmacist in direct and indirect patient care. From bench side research of discovering new ways old drugs work to bedside and community practice where pharmacists ensure that the right patient gets the right drug at the right time. The goal of these dialogues is to provide the public with information for safe and effective use of medications and other health care products, encourage communication between patients, pharmacists and other health care providers and to provide a medium for drug information and education.