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What is the scope of pharmacy practice?
The scope of pharmacy practice includes traditional roles such as compounding and dispensing of medications, as well as modern services related to health care including clinical services, reviewing medications for safety and efficacy, and providing drug information.
How is pharmacy practice becoming more clinically oriented?
Pharmacy practice is becoming more clinically oriented as most of the drugs are now manufactured by pharmaceutical industries, and providing direct patient care in the community or institutional pharmacies is considered clinical pharmacy.
What are pharmacists considered experts in?
Pharmacists are considered experts on drug therapy and are the primary health professionals who optimize the use of medication for the benefit of the patients.
What are the two classifications of pharmacy practice based on setting?
Based on setting, pharmacy practice is either classified as community or institutional pharmacy.
What are the establishments in which pharmacy is practiced called?
An establishment in which pharmacy is practiced is called a pharmacy (more common in the United States) or chemists (more common in Great Britain, though pharmacy is also used).
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