Doctors versus Pharmacists/Who Is More Qualified To Prescribe Drugs?

What does everyone think of the idea, of entrusting pharmacists to prescribing what we need for ailments, etc.,( same as your family doctor would), instead of doctors? As they are not doctors, would they therefore really be qualified to make this decision? And, would you really feel safe in taking these drugs, prescribed by the phamacist, instead of your doctor? I think I'd still prefer my doctor's professional opinion, over the pharmacist. Someone had suggested that when the family doctor prescribes certain drugs for an ailment, he fails to mention the disadvantages of taking it, whereas, the pharmacist always points out the disadvantages of drugs to you, when filling out your prescription. So, in that way, he would be more qualified. Would like to know how you feel about this discussion on prescriptions. Who, in your opinion, is more qualified, your doctor, or the pharmacist?

Dee