Scope of Pharmacy
First of all what is Pharmacy? it is derived from Greek word 'pharmakon' means drug and it is the health profession that links the health sciences with the chemical sciences, and it is charged with ensuring the safe and effective use of pharmaceutical drugs!! Pharmacist is the right hand of Doctors because if pharmacist is not there there will be problem for doctors and they are nothing without the pharmacist. Pharmacists practice in a variety of areas including retail, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, drug industry, and regulatory agencies. Pharmacists can specialize in various areas of practice including but not limited to: hematology/oncology, infectious diseases, ambulatory care, nutrition support, drug information, critical care, pediatrics, etc. Community pharmacy-Community pharmacies usually consist of a retail storefront with a dispensary where medications are stored and dispensed. The dispensary is subject to pharmacy legislation; with requirements for storage condit...