Pharmacy

By: Alternix

Disciplines and Specializations

Pharmacy can be divided into three primary disciplines: Pharmaceutics, Pharmacokinetics, and Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy.
Medicinal chemistry combines pharmacology, organic chemistry, and chemical biology.
Specializations in pharmacy practice recognized by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties include cardiovascular, infectious disease, oncology, and more.
Certification in geriatric pharmacy practice and applied toxicology is available.

There are at least 2.6 million pharmacists and other pharmaceutical personnel worldwide.
Pharmacists are healthcare professionals with specialized education and training.
Pharmacists ensure optimal health outcomes for patients through the quality use of medicines.
Education is required to become a pharmacist or pharmacy technician.
Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are registered with regulatory bodies.
Pharmacy technicians have taken on more responsibility in hospital pharmacy.
Some states in the US have pharmacist-to-pharmacy technician ratio requirements.

Pharmacy technicians support pharmacists and other health professionals.
Dispensing assistants perform similar tasks as pharmacy technicians.
Healthcare assistants/medicines counter assistants can sell certain medicines over the counter.
Legislation requires the supervision of pharmacy technicians by a pharmacist.

The earliest known compilation of medicinal substances dates back to the 6th century BC.
Pharmacy has a long history in various civilizations, including Sumerian, Egyptian, Greek, and Chinese.
Pharmacists practice in a variety of areas including community pharmacies, hospitals, clinical settings, research institutions, and pharmaceutical companies.
In community pharmacies, pharmacists dispense medications, provide counseling to patients, and offer health services.
In hospitals, pharmacists collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure safe and effective medication use.
In clinical settings, pharmacists work closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy.
Pharmacists in research institutions contribute to the development of new drugs and investigate drug interactions and efficacy.

Pharmacists play a crucial role in healthcare by ensuring safe and effective medication use.
They collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize drug therapy and prevent medication errors.
Pharmacists provide medication counseling to patients and monitor medication regimens.
They contribute to public health initiatives by providing immunizations and promoting medication adherence.
Community pharmacies are where most pharmacists practice and provide retail services.
Hospital pharmacies have a more complex scope of practice and deal with clinical medication management.
Clinical pharmacists provide direct patient care services and create comprehensive drug therapy plans.
Ambulatory care pharmacy focuses on managing chronic disease states and providing in-office patient visits.
Compounding pharmacies specialize in preparing custom drugs, and consultant pharmacists focus on medication regimen review.

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Glossary	https://www.alternix.com/blogs/glossary-of-terms/pharmacy
Wikipedia	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pharmacy
Wikidata	https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q614304
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