Our Pharmacy Team

Paulsen’s Pharmacy is supported by pharmacists and pharmacy staff who help patients and caregivers with prescriptions, medication information and the day-to-day work of community pharmacy service.

Pharmacists

Pharmacists are responsible for professional prescription and medication responsibilities within the pharmacy. They can help clarify medication labels, answer general medication questions, review information available in the pharmacy record and identify issues that may need follow-up with a prescriber.

Pharmacy Staff

Community pharmacy also depends on staff who support prescription processing, customer communication, refill workflows and the practical tasks required to keep pharmacy operations organized. Different questions may need to be handled by different members of the team depending on the issue and professional scope.

Working With Patients and Caregivers

A useful pharmacy conversation starts with accurate information. Patients and caregivers can help by providing the exact medication name, prescription details and a clear description of what has changed or what they need clarified.

When several people are involved in ongoing care, keeping a current medication list can reduce confusion and help the pharmacy understand which prescription information needs attention.

Part of a Long Portland Pharmacy History

Paulsen’s has served Portland since 1918. The people working in the pharmacy today are part of a longer history of pharmacists, staff and owners who have kept the business connected to its neighborhood. Read more on the Paulsen’s Pharmacy History page.

Health Care Professionals

Health care professionals associated with Paulsen’s Pharmacy include Dr. Nancy Ann Curosh and Francis Cooper. Their individual profiles provide additional professional information.

Our Approach

The pharmacy’s mission emphasizes empathy, accuracy and dependable medication support. See Our Mission for the values behind that approach.

For a current pharmacy question, use the contact page.