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I'm a little confused about Pharmacy. Can pharmacists work in labs and experiment with new types drugs or are they limited to working behind the counter in a store?
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∙ 13y ago
Yes they can work in labs. If you become a Industry pharmacist you can get a job with a pharmaceutical company that does research and trial and error on developing new drugs. After school a lot of pharmacist get fellowships with these companies to get their foot in the door. Pharmacist can also work for manged care companies which is called managed care pharmacy where you work for Health Insurance companies like Blue Cross or Aetna. You help come up with drug formularies.
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What is a Place to go get medicines?
A pharmacy or drugstore is a place where you can go to purchase medicines. These establishments are typically staffed by pharmacists who can provide guidance on over-the-counter and prescription medications.
What are some of the best pharmacist schools?
pharmacists must be experts on prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications, understanding use, side effects, and mixtures of medicine. These are the top pharmacy schools.
What are the limitation as a pharmacy technician?
Pharmacists cannot prescribe prescriptions or diagnose medical conditions other than those that can be treated with over-the-counter products. Example: A pharmacist cannot diagnose a patient with hypothyroid because they are sleepy a lot. A pharmacist CAN diagnose that a person has dry eyes and needs "Artificial Tears," an over-the-counter product.
Can you buy capisette at a walmart pharmacy over the counter?
yes
What is an over the counter traNscaction?
purchase of a non perscription medication at a pharmacy
Where can you get some sleeping pills?
You can get it over the counter as well as from an online pharmacy.
What is the difference in hospital pharmacy and a regular pharmacy?
Hospital pharmacists are called "drug experts" and they tend to use all their knowledge in clinical practice. They are responsible for patient's "current medications", "pre-operative medication schedule" and "discharge medications" ... While on the other hand, regular pharmacists, the ones that spend their working hours in neighborhood pharmacies are more responsible of Over The Counter (OTC) medications and doctor's prescribed medications. They also have a better idea of emergency issues. All in all a pharmacist is the same wherever he goes but his/her classification comes of the practice that he/she does.
Where to buy over the counter cough syrup with codeine in japan?
At somewhere with a pharmacy.
Can you buy maintain cream over the counter?
yes i use to buy it at the pharmacy
Where can I learn more about weight loss and nutrition?
Your local pharmacy should be what you're looking for, just go to the counter and ask them for help.Your local pharmacy should be what you're looking for, just go to the counter and ask them for help.e
What kind of work is done as a pharmacist?
There are quite a few people. A pharmacy is a lot like a regular store, it has a heirarchy. Pharmacy Manager(or chief pharmacist) Pharmacy Co-Manager Pharmacy Assistant Manager Staff Pharmacist Visiting Pharmacist Relief Pharmacist Thats all the pharmacists in order then comes Pharmacy Intern(graduated but hasn't passed the NFLEX) Pharmacy Extern(hasn't graduated yet) then comes the technicians according to licensing Pharmacy Technician 3 Pharmacy Tech 2 Pharmacy Tech 1 Then after that are the people who aren't allowed in the back(unless they get a technician license but still aren't allowed to do all the steps in filling/processing prescriptions Pharmacy Cashier OTC(over the counter) Associate Pharmacy Stocker
What are a pharmacists duties?
Pharmacists distribute prescription drugs to individuals. They also advise their patients, as well as physicians and other health practitioners, on the selection, dosages, interactions, and side effects of medications. Pharmacists monitor the health and progress of patients to ensure the safe and effective use of medication. Compounding-the actual mixing of ingredients to form medications-is a small part of a pharmacist's practice, because most medicines are produced by pharmaceutical companies in a standard dosage and drug delivery form. Most pharmacists work in a community setting, such as a retail drugstore, or in a health care facility, such as a hospital, nursing home, mental health institution, or neighborhood health clinic. Pharmacists in community pharmacies dispense medications, counsel patients on the use of prescription and over-the-counter medications, and advise physicians about patients' medication therapy. They also advise patients about general health topics such as diet, exercise, and stress management, and provide information on products such as durable medical equipment or home health care supplies. In addition, they may complete third-party insurance forms and other paperwork. Those who own or manage community pharmacies may sell non-health-related merchandise, hire and supervise personnel, and oversee the general operation of the pharmacy. Some community pharmacists provide specialized services to help patients with conditions such as diabetes, asthma, smoking cessation, or high blood pressure; others also are trained to administer vaccinations. Pharmacists in health care facilities dispense medications and advise the medical staff on the selection and effects of drugs. They may make sterile solutions to be administered intravenously. They also plan, monitor and evaluate drug programs or regimens. They may counsel hospitalized patients on the use of drugs before the patients are discharged. Pharmacists who work in home health care monitor drug therapy and prepare infusions-solutions that are injected into patients-and other medications for use in the home. Some pharmacists specialize in specific drug therapy areas, such as intravenous nutrition support, oncology (cancer), nuclear pharmacy (used for chemotherapy), geriatric pharmacy, and psychiatric pharmacy (the use of drugs to treat mental disorders). Most pharmacists keep confidential computerized records of patients' drug therapies to prevent harmful drug interactions. Pharmacists are responsible for the accuracy of every prescription that is filled, but they often rely upon Pharmacy technicians and pharmacy aides to assist them in the dispensing process. Thus, the pharmacist may delegate prescription-filling and administrative tasks and supervise their completion. Pharmacists also frequently oversee pharmacy students serving as interns. Increasingly, pharmacists are pursuing nontraditional pharmacy work. Some are involved in research for pharmaceutical manufacturers, developing new drugs and testing their effects. Others work in marketing or sales, providing clients with expertise on the use, effectiveness, and possible side effects of drugs. Some pharmacists work for health insurance companies, developing pharmacy benefit packages and carrying out cost-benefit analyses on certain drugs. Other pharmacists work for the government, managed care organizations, public health care services, the armed services, or pharmacy associations. Finally, some pharmacists are employed full time or part time as college faculty, teaching classes and performing research in a wide range of areas. Source: U.S. Department of Labor
