AREAS OF PHARMACY

They are also known as Retail Pharmacist

professional in his own right, a partner in the health team who
handles drugs of great potency and value, manufactured by a highly

The pharmacist may establish her own
drugstore or be employed in an existing
drugstore or chain drugstore.

It is practiced by about 85% of pharmacy
graduates who make a unique hybrid of

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

This provides the first point of contact in the healthcare
system, acting as the 'front door' of the National Healthcare
System.

responsible for the procurement,
preservation, storage, compounding, manufacturing, packaging,
controlling, assaying, dispensing and distribution of medications
to hospitalized and ambulatory patients

Practice of pharmacy in private and government-owned
hospitals.

❑need to stay informed about new medications and therapies
so that you can provide the best care to patients.
❑have strong attention to detail skills.
❑Be prepared for long hours and unpredictable schedules

❑They decide which drugs will
appear on the hospital’s drug
formulary

oversee important
policies and procedures associated
with the use of medications inside
the hospital.

It 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.

the practice of
pharmacy in a hospital setting, which
is patient-oriented.

❑They are also known as Manufacturing Pharmacist.

❑Involved 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.

❑It offers opportunities to pharmacists in industry in the
following areas:

frequently meet with executives to discuss
how to market a particular product, service, or brand.

❑They go over budget scenarios and risk management strategies,
seeking to get the “most bang for their buck” out of a marketing
campaign.

❑Usually gain between seven and 10 years of experience before
entering the position.

❑Usually, these professionals have also earned master's degrees in
business administration to give them the background needed to
manage multiple teams and clients.

❑where a pharmacist can work as staff or be given
a supervisory position.

should have the skills and
knowledge in operating the different machineries
that is use in the production.

❑They are also liable in maintaining the
cleanliness of the manufacturing rooms before
and after the production.

A pharmacist can work as a drug analyst

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.

They assure 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

❑Research and development (often called R&D)
is regarded as the backbone of the
pharmaceutical industry.
❑A pharmacist can work as a researcher
❑In 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:

❑Regulators or Regulatory Pharmacists.
❑The pharmacist works as a liaison of a company to FDA and in charge
of the registration of company products

❑It offers opportunities for a limited number of pharmacists.
❑Serves as the Middleman between manufacturer and the
retailer.
❑Because of legal restrictions, all wholesale drug firms employ
registered pharmacists in supervisory capacities

❑Wholesale pharmacy are also called

offers excellent
opportunities for pharmacists with advanced
degrees in any of the professional
specialties.

offers rewarding experiences to a
limited number of pharmacists with writing and editing talent.