Is a Pharmacist a salesman or saleswoman?

Soheila, pharmacy student, raises the question on the common misconception of pharmacy professionals.

Reference:
Rivkin A, Yin H. Evaluation of the role of the critical care pharmacist in identifying and avoiding or minimizing significant drug-drug interactions in medical intensive care patients. J Crit Care. 2011 Feb;26(1):104.e1-6.

“When pharmacists are involved in intensive care hospital rounds, medication interactions decrease by 65%”