Today, the focus of pharmacy practice has shifted from direct personal preparation of medicinal compounds to clinical services such as interpretation of laboratory results or administration of vaccines. Pharmacists also have to deal with many personnel management functions. Emerging societal health issues, such as obesity, teen pregnancy, and abuse of
It is everybody’s desire to be smarter and more intelligent. While a lot of people think that intelligence is fixed in every human being but this is not true. Research had shown that our mental capability can be greatly improved by what we do and things we feed our brains
I was reading a fellow pharmacist’s blog. He narrated how he had a conversation with an executive from one of the divisions of the company he works with. It was the flu frenzy season when patients rush to get the flu shot against outbreak of flu. The executive made a
Pharmacists are active members of the patient care team, responsible for overseeing the optimal, safe and cost effective medication therapy management using evidenced-based medicine to improve overall patient care in all patients:
Each inpatient unit has a pharmacist dedicated to performing patient care activities each day
What is Pharmaceutical Care?
Pharmaceutical care, or a more intensive patient follow-up by the pharmacist, can be described as guaranteeing that the patient uses his medication as correctly, efficiently and safely as possible. The pharmacist, trained as an expert in medicines, is the last health care provider to be in
Have you ever been contemplating whether you should start your pharmacy business now or wait for a while? You are not sure if the time is right or if you are prepared enough to take the first step. If you have been hesitating about starting your pharmacy business, then you
After you have done an interview for candidates for job openings in your pharmacy business and made your hiring decision, the next thing is that the successful candidate resumes work. This new employee is going to work for you and his contribution can make or mar your business and this
Cash flow is very important in your pharmacy business. If you have problem with your cash flow, it can be a terrible experience. It will become very difficult to meet your financial obligations to your suppliers and employees as well as any other creditors.
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