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What is one of the primary responsibilities of community pharmacists?
What is one of the primary responsibilities of community pharmacists?
Which of the following actions is NOT typically performed by community pharmacists?
Which of the following actions is NOT typically performed by community pharmacists?
In their transition to a patient-centered role, community pharmacists are expected to do what?
In their transition to a patient-centered role, community pharmacists are expected to do what?
What aspect of their training do community pharmacists need to focus on for professional development?
What aspect of their training do community pharmacists need to focus on for professional development?
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What is a major shift in the role of community pharmacists towards primary care?
What is a major shift in the role of community pharmacists towards primary care?
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What is NOT a responsibility of community pharmacists as they integrate into healthcare teams?
What is NOT a responsibility of community pharmacists as they integrate into healthcare teams?
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Which responsibility is unique to community pharmacists compared to hospital pharmacists?
Which responsibility is unique to community pharmacists compared to hospital pharmacists?
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Which of the following characteristics is essential for community pharmacists?
Which of the following characteristics is essential for community pharmacists?
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What is one key responsibility of a community pharmacist?
What is one key responsibility of a community pharmacist?
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Which of the following best describes the professional role of a community pharmacist?
Which of the following best describes the professional role of a community pharmacist?
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What percentage of pharmacy graduates typically practice as community pharmacists?
What percentage of pharmacy graduates typically practice as community pharmacists?
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Which skill is essential for a community pharmacist to effectively interact with customers?
Which skill is essential for a community pharmacist to effectively interact with customers?
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In addition to filling prescriptions, what other service do community pharmacists often provide?
In addition to filling prescriptions, what other service do community pharmacists often provide?
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What challenge must community pharmacists manage according to their responsibilities?
What challenge must community pharmacists manage according to their responsibilities?
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What is a common misconception about community pharmacists?
What is a common misconception about community pharmacists?
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What type of setting can community pharmacists operate in?
What type of setting can community pharmacists operate in?
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What is a primary responsibility of an industrial pharmacist regarding drugs?
What is a primary responsibility of an industrial pharmacist regarding drugs?
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In which area do R&D pharmacists primarily contribute to the pharmaceutical industry?
In which area do R&D pharmacists primarily contribute to the pharmaceutical industry?
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What role does a regulatory pharmacist play in relation to the FDA?
What role does a regulatory pharmacist play in relation to the FDA?
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What is an essential task of a wholesale pharmacist?
What is an essential task of a wholesale pharmacist?
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Which advanced opportunities are available to pharmacists in academia?
Which advanced opportunities are available to pharmacists in academia?
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What factor is essential for pharmacists wishing to pursue academia?
What factor is essential for pharmacists wishing to pursue academia?
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What is a key role of pharmaceutical journalism?
What is a key role of pharmaceutical journalism?
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Which statement about wholesaling pharmacists is true?
Which statement about wholesaling pharmacists is true?
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Study Notes
Areas of Pharmacy Practice
- The College of Pharmacy at Our Lady of Fatima University offers various areas of pharmacy practice.
- These areas include community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, clinical pharmacy, industrial pharmacy, wholesale pharmacy, and pharmacy academe.
Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate familiarity with pharmacists' roles in various practice areas.
- Students will gain familiarity with diverse pharmacy practice areas they are interested in.
Checklist
- Students should read course and unit objectives.
- Students must read the material before attending class.
- Students should refer to unit terminologies for jargons.
- Students should actively participate in online discussions on the Canvas platform.
- Students should answer and complete course unit tasks.
Watch These Videos
- View a video about the role of a pharmacist.
- Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4VE7aOz6IQ
The Pharmacy Profession
- Pharmacy is a multifaceted profession with varied opportunities.
- Opportunities are tailored based on BS Pharmacy graduate interests.
Community Pharmacists
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Also known as retail pharmacists.
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Pharmacists own their drugstores or work in existing ones.
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About 85% of pharmacy graduates practice community pharmacy.
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They are important partners in healthcare teams.
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They handle potent and valuable drugs.
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A community pharmacist needs good communication skills.
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They need to interact effectively with general public.
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They must be proficient at paperwork and logistics.
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They need to handle health insurance details to provide cost-effective and appropriate care to patients.
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Responsibilities:
- Fill prescriptions, educate customers on proper medication use, and provide clinical services.
- Offer advice and guidance on diet, exercise, wellness, and stress management.
- Provide support to physicians about medications.
- Interpret prescriptions and dispense medications.
- Compound medications as per prescriptions.
- Provide patient counseling.
- Oversee pharmacy administration (inventory, ordering, receiving, and returning of merchandise).
- Monitor drugstore sales and performance.
- Regularly attend professional development seminars and continuing education programs.
Community Pharmacist Examples
- Mercury Drug
- Watsons
- Southstar Drug
- CVS pharmacy
Professional Role in Delivering Primary Care
- Move from product-focused (supply of medicines) to patient-focused role.
- Shift from business-focused to a health-focused perspective.
- Integrate into healthcare teams.
- Collaborate with patients and the government on healthcare decisions.
- Be responsive to emerging healthcare needs, taking a proactive approach.
Primary Care Services
- Primary care acts as the initial point of contact within the healthcare system.
- It includes services from general practitioners, community pharmacists, dentists, and optometrists.
Hospital Pharmacist
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Practice in government- and privately-owned hospitals.
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Responsible for procuring, preserving, storing, compounding, manufacturing, packaging, controlling, assaying, dispensing and distributing medications to in-patients and out-patients.
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Stay informed about new medications and treatments to provide optimal patient care.
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Must have attention to detail and be prepared for long hours and unpredictable schedules.
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Responsibilities:
- Provide and evaluate pharmaceutical services.
- Plan for hospital pharmacy administration.
- Act as a liaison between administrative and medical authorities.
- Enforce policies and procedures for recruitment and management of competent staff.
- Develop and maintain an effective system.
- Participate in and adhere to the hospital's financial plan.
- The Chief Pharmacist serves as the secretary to the Pharmacy Therapeutics Committee (PTC).
The Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee (PTC)
- Oversees important policies and procedures regarding medications within the hospital.
- Decides which drugs to include in the hospital's formulary.
Clinical Pharmacist
- Practices pharmacy in a patient-oriented hospital setting.
- Responsible for safe and appropriate medication use, including rational drug selection, monitoring, dosing, and overall control of patients' drug therapy.
Industrial Pharmacist
- Also known as Manufacturing Pharmacist.
- Involved in providing the highest standards in drug manufacturing.
- Analyze for the purity and effectiveness of drugs.
- Develop formulations for new drugs.
- Offer varied opportunities for pharmacists in industrial settings (e.g. marketing, production, quality control, research & development, company pharmacist)
Industrial Pharmacist (Marketing & Administration)
- Meet regularly with executives to discuss marketing of products, services and brands.
- Evaluate budgets and strategies, seeking maximum return on marketing campaigns.
- Requires 7-10 years of experience.
- Often hold a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA).
Industrial Pharmacist (Production)
- Can hold supervisory or staff positions in production.
- Responsible for total drug production, including procurement of raw materials, weighing, mixing, assay, packaging, and dispensing.
- Needs technical skills to operate various production machinery.
- Maintain the cleanliness of manufacturing rooms before and after production.
Industrial Pharmacist (Quality Control)
- A critical role in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Pharmacists act as drug analysts to ensure high quality, purity, safety, efficacy and stability of medications.
Industrial Pharmacist (R&D)
- Research and development is pivotal to the pharmaceutical industry.
- Pharmacists as researchers develop new medications and dosage forms and evaluate existing ones.
- They ensure drug labels are compliant with state and federal regulations.
Industrial Pharmacist (Company Pharmacists)
- Regulatory and company pharmacists liaise between their company and the FDA to manage product registration.
Wholesale Pharmacist
- Also referred to as distributors.
- Provides business opportunities for a restricted number of pharmacists.
- Acts as a middleman between manufacturers and retailers.
- All wholesale drug companies employ registered pharmacists in senior positions, owing to legal limitations.
Pharmacy Academe
- Offers excellent opportunities for pharmacists with advanced degrees in numerous specialties.
- Colleges and universities are expanding enrollment in order to meet the increasing healthcare needs of future pharmacists.
- Academic pharmacists have many responsibilities, including teaching and training prospective pharmacists, conducting research.
- To enter the pharmacy academe a minimum of advanced degrees, certifications and residencies are needed.
Pharmacy Journalism
- Offers rewarding experience to a limited number of pharmacists with writing and editing skills.
- Pharmacists can work as MIMS writers or contribute to other pharmaceutical references and drug literatures.
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Explore the various areas of pharmacy practice offered by the College of Pharmacy at Our Lady of Fatima University. This quiz will help you familiarize yourself with the roles of pharmacists in community, hospital, and clinical settings, among others. Engage with the required materials and videos to enhance your understanding.
