The regulations governing pharmacy facilities are aimed at ensuring the safety of patients and the proper handling, storage, and dispensing of drugs including controlled substances. The rules also mandate that pharmacy staff maintain accurate records and documentation of all transactions and prescriptions. Additionally, pharmacies must follow strict guidelines for the handling and disposal of hazardous […]
The provision of pharmaceutical care is a dynamic process that is constantly evolving as the needs of patients change. In order to provide the best possible care, pharmacists need to be aware of the ongoing goals, risks and needs of their patients. By explicitly identifying and understanding these factors, pharmacists can ensure that the care […]
Prescribed opioid, antibiotics and other prescription drugs misuse is a growing problem around the world. In fact, many communities of people abuse these substances, and the demographics differ depending on the drug. Women and racial minorities are notably over-represented in opioid prescriptions, while rural areas tend to have higher rates of antibiotic misuse. Some communities […]
Key performance indicators are those that are identified as important to achieving a specific business goal or desired business outcomes and which are measured as an indication of performance against these standards (outcomes). In short, KPIs are a collection of factors and measures that identify performance for a specific organization. They reflect the relative quality […]
(Resource list in this article recently updated on March 13, 2023) The WHO Essential Medicines List (EML) of essential medicines is prepared by the World Health Organization (WHO) with input from the World Health Assembly (WHA). First introduced in 1977 to help document essential medicines, the model list serves as a guide to informed decisions […]
The pharmacy profession is both a challenging and rewarding career with great job satisfaction. They are expected to see patients and write prescriptions, but also to be involved in teaching and research. Pharmacists must have strong communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to effectively work with people of all ages and backgrounds. Ever-evolving role […]
The role of the pharmacist has become more central in healthcare system – with changes in technology, the pharmacist now has access to a wealth of information, and patient has a great deal of trust. In this post, we will explore the role of the pharmacist in patient counselling, what to do if a patient […]
In medical settings, professionalism is defined as the practice of medicine in a manner that protects and promotes the health and welfare of patients and the profession itself. This article discusses how professionalism and ethics in the delivery of quality healthcare is a reflection of a pharmacist’s stance in life. Ethics is about being conscientious […]
For many years, pharmacy has typically been a career option for students educated in the sciences: premed, dentistry, or nursing. Now, with the emergence of the health care field as a viable career option, pharmacy is becoming a very popular choice for students who are pursuing degrees in the social sciences, humanities, or education. Pharmacists […]
Over the past decade, demand for community pharmacies has drastically increased. As a result in various markets, community pharmacists have been required to take on new roles. The emergence of new pharmacy roles is an ongoing phenomenon. The new roles—from pharmacists in the front office, to pharmacists in the back office, to pharmacists in health […]