Areas of Pharmacy Practice PDF

OUR LADY OF FATIMA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PHARMACY Valenzuela. Quezon City. Antipolo. Pampanga. Cabanatuan. Laguna AREAS OF PHARMACY PRACTICE PERSPECTIVES IN PHARMACY Name of Lecturer Instructor- College of Pharmacy...

OUR LADY OF FATIMA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PHARMACY Valenzuela. Quezon City. Antipolo. Pampanga. Cabanatuan. Laguna AREAS OF PHARMACY PRACTICE PERSPECTIVES IN PHARMACY Name of Lecturer Instructor- College of Pharmacy Date COURSE FACILITATOR TIME OUTCOMES: At the end of the session the students will be able to: Demonstrate Familiarization of the Roles of Pharmacists in Selected Areas of Practice Familiarize on the different areas of practice in which they become interested. CHECKLIST: § Read course and unit objectives § Read study guide prior to class attendance § Read required learning resources; refer to unit terminologies for jargons § Proactively participate in discussions § Participate in weekly discussion board (Canvas) § Answer and submit course unit tasks Watch these Videos: (What does a Pharmacist do?) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4VE7aOz6lQ THE PHARMACY PROFESSION Pharmacy is considered a multifaceted profession. It offers a lot of opportunities for a BS Pharmacy graduate who is legally qualified to practice depending on her interest and likes. COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS They are also known as Retail Pharmacist qA community pharmacist is a professional in his own right, a partner in the health team who handles drugs of great potency and value, manufactured by a highly sophisticated industry. qThe pharmacist may establish her own drugstore or be employed in an existing drugstore or chain drugstore. qIt is practiced by about 85% of pharmacy graduates who make a unique hybrid of businessmen and professionals COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS 7 COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS A Community Pharmacist must: 1. have good people and communication skills. 2. be comfortable having a high level of interaction with the general public. 3. be able to manage significant paperwork and logistical details related to health insurance issues to make sure patients get the right care at the right price. COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS Responsibilities: qWork with customers to fill their prescriptions, explain proper medication use, and provide clinical services. qThey are often asked to give advice on diet, exercise, wellness or stress management. They also advise doctors about medication COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS Responsibilities: qInterpretation of prescription & dispensing of pharmaceutical preparations qCompounding of medications based on Prescription COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS Responsibilities: qGive appropriate Patient counselling qPharmacy administration (inventory, ordering, receiving, returning of merchandise etc.) qMonitor the sales and performance of the drugstore qRegularly attend Seminars & Continuing Professional Development  PROFESSIONAL ROLE IN DELIVERING PRIMARY CARE 1. Move from a product-centered (i.e. supply of medicines) to a patient-centered role; 2. Shift from a business-focused to a health-focused way of thinking; 3. Integrate into healthcare teams; 4. Collaborate with patients (shared decision making on their health) and the government; 5. Be responsive to emerging needs and be proactive, rather than maintaining status quo and being reactive PRIMARY CARE SERVICES This provides the first point of contact in the healthcare system, acting as the 'front door' of the National Healthcare System. Primary care includes general practice, community pharmacy, dental, and optometry (eye health) services. HOSPITAL PHARMACIST qPractice of pharmacy in private and government-owned hospitals. qHospital pharmacists are responsible for the procurement, preservation, storage, compounding, manufacturing, packaging, controlling, assaying, dispensing and distribution of medications to hospitalized and ambulatory patients HOSPITAL PHARMACIST A Hospital Pharmacist must: qneed to stay informed about new medications and therapies so that you can provide the best care to patients. qhave strong attention to detail skills. qBe prepared for long hours and unpredictable schedules HOSPITAL PHARMACIST Responsibilities: qProvide and Evaluate qDevelop and maintain an Pharmaceutical services effective system qDraw a plan for hospital qParticipate in and adhere to the pharmacy administration financial plan of the operation for the hospital qLiaison between administrative authorities and medical Doctors. qThe Chief Pharmacist in the Hospital serves as the secretary of qEnforce the policies and the Pharmacy Therapeutics procedures for the recruitment Committee (PTC). of adequate and competent staff The Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee qThe pharmacy and therapeutics committee oversee important policies and procedures associated with the use of medications inside the hospital. qThey decide which drugs will appear on the hospital’s drug formulary  CLINICAL PHARMACIST qClinical pharmacy is the practice of pharmacy in a hospital setting, which is patient-oriented. qIt is responsible not only for safe and appropriate use of drugs on patients but also the rational selection, monitoring, dosing, and control of patient’s overall drug therapy program. INDUSTRIAL PHARMACIST qThey are also known as Manufacturing Pharmacist. qInvolved in providing the highest standard in drug manufacturing. This is where we manufacture, analyze for the purity and effectivity of drugs, discovering new drugs and also for the development of new drug formulation. qIt offers opportunities to pharmacists in industry in the following areas: A. Marketing and Administration B. Production C. Quality control D. Research and Development E. Company Pharmacist INDUSTRIAL PHARMACIST 20 INDUSTRIAL PHARMACIST A. Marketing and Administration qMarketing administrators frequently meet with executives to discuss how to market a particular product, service, or brand. qThey go over budget scenarios and risk management strategies, seeking to get the “most bang for their buck” out of a marketing campaign. qUsually gain between seven and 10 years of experience before entering the position. qUsually, these professionals have also earned master's degrees in business administration to give them the background needed to manage multiple teams and clients. INDUSTRIAL PHARMACIST B. Production Pharmacists qwhere a pharmacist can work as staff or be given a supervisory position. qBasically, they are liable in the total production of drugs from: Procurement of the raw materials – Weighing – Mixing – Assay – Packaging – Dispensing qProduction pharmacist should have the skills and knowledge in operating the different machineries that is use in the production. qThey are also liable in maintaining the cleanliness of the manufacturing rooms before and after the production. INDUSTRIAL PHARMACIST C. Quality Control Analyst qA pharmacist can work as a drug analyst. qQuality control is very much important in pharmaceutical industry. Doctors and patient always need a good quality product for the treatment and prevention of diseases. To achieve the purity, safety and efficacy of drugs there is a need to undertake quality control and these are pharmacists. INDUSTRIAL PHARMACIST Theyassure that drug: §Is of genuine quality as well as good nature §Is Physically and chemically pure §Contains same amount of ingredients as mentioned on the label. § Is in such a form that after administration it is effective. § Have high quality in terms of shelf life/ stability § Does not contain toxic impurities. 24 INDUSTRIAL PHARMACIST D. R&D Pharmacists qResearch and development (often called R&D) is regarded as the backbone of the pharmaceutical industry. qA pharmacist can work as a researcher qIn addition to research, they are also responsible for making sure that drug labeling is accurate and meets the requirements of state and federal laws. Pharmaceutical researchers use their scientific knowledge to help: develop new medications test new substances evaluate existing products and create new dosage forms. INDUSTRIAL PHARMACIST E. Company Pharmacists qRegulators or Regulatory Pharmacists. qThe pharmacist works as a liaison of a company to FDA and in charge of the registration of company products WHOLESALE PHARMACIST qWholesale pharmacy are also called distributors qIt offers opportunities for a limited number of pharmacists. qServes as the Middleman between manufacturer and the retailer. qBecause of legal restrictions, all wholesale drug firms employ registered pharmacists in supervisory capacities PHARMACY ACADEME qPharmacy academe offers excellent opportunities for pharmacists with advanced degrees in any of the professional specialties. qExpanding enrolment in colleges to meet the manpower needs of the future offers excellent opportunities for careers in college teaching. qAcademic pharmacists have many key responsibilities, including training future pharmacists and conducting research. qA Pharmacist must consider obtaining advanced degrees, certification, and residencies before being part of the academe. PHARMACY JOURNALISM q Pharmaceutical journalism offers rewarding experiences to a limited number of pharmacists with writing and editing talent. q MIMS writer and other pharmaceutical references. q Drug literatures. 29  Thank you! 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