Introduction to Pharmacy

• What is the definition of pharmacy according to Merriam-Webster?

  The art, practice, or profession of preparing, preserving, compounding, and dispensing medical drugs.
• What is a pharmacy?

  A place where medicines are compounded or dispensed.
• What does pharmaceutics refer to?

  The science of preparing, using, or dispensing medicines.
• What is pharmacology?

  The science of drugs including their origin, composition, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic use, and toxicology.
• What is a Medicine?

  A substance or preparation used in treating disease.
• What is the definition of drug according to the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act?

  A substance intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease.
• What are the different types of pharmacies mentioned?

  • Community Pharmacies
  • Independent Pharmacy
  • Chain Pharmacy
• What are the eras in the history of pharmacy?

  1. Ancient Era (The beginning of time to AD 1600)
  2. Empiric Era (1600-1940)
  3. Industrialization Era (1940-1970)
  4. Patient Care Era (1970-present)
  5. Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Era (The New Horizon)
• What did early humans learn from their environment?

  They discovered effective plant and mineral remedies through trial, error, and observation.
• Where was the earliest known record of pharmacy kept?

  In Babylonia.
• What did Emperor Shen Nung contribute to pharmacy?

  He researched the medicinal value of several hundred herbs and wrote the first Pen T-Shao.
• What significant document did the Egyptians create related to pharmacy?

  The Papyrus Ebers, which contains 800 prescriptions with 700 unique drugs.
• What is the Charaka Samhita?

  An ancient Indian manuscript that records more than 2,000 drugs.
• Who is known as the Father of Medicine?

  Hippocrates.
• What did Dioscorides write about?

  He wrote "De Materia Medica" about herbal medicine.
• What was the first pharmacy established during the Islamic Golden Age called?

  Saydalāniyyah.
• What was significant about the pharmacopeia in Continental Europe?

  It became a regulatory tool for pharmacists to standardize medicines.
• Who is known as the Father of American Pharmacy?

  William Proctor.
• What was a major shift during the Industrialization Era?

  Shift from small-scale manufacturing to rapid mass production of medicines.
• What role did pharmacists begin to play during the Patient Care Era?

  They became therapeutic advisors and patient advocates.
• What is the definition of a pharmacist?

  A healthcare professional licensed to prepare, dispense, and provide clinical information on medications.
• What is one of the key responsibilities of a pharmacist?

  Dispensing medications accurately.
• What is required for a pharmacist's education?

  A degree in pharmacy.
• What is the purpose of a poison license for pharmacists?

  It is necessary for operating a pharmacy and distributing drugs.
• What are the key responsibilities of a pharmacist?

  1. Dispensing Medications
  2. Patient Counseling
  3. Medication Therapy Management (MTM)
  4. Clinical Services
  5. Educate Health Professionals
  6. Procurement and Inventory Management
• What is the role of a pharmacist assistant?

  To support pharmacists in their daily tasks and ensure the efficient operation of a pharmacy.
• What is the education requirement for a pharmacist assistant?

  A diploma in pharmacy.
• What is one responsibility of a pharmacist assistant related to medications?

  Preparing medications for dispensing, including counting and measuring drugs.
• What is the importance of pharmacy in healthcare?

  1. Medication Management
  2. Patient Safety
  3. Healthcare Accessibility
  4. Patient Education
  5. Public Health
  6. Interprofessional Collaboration
• How do pharmacists contribute to patient safety?

  By monitoring patient responses to medications and providing guidance on their safe use.
• What role do community pharmacies play in healthcare accessibility?

  They serve as accessible healthcare hubs for medication dispensing and health services.
• How do pharmacists participate in public health initiatives?

  By participating in vaccination programs and health awareness campaigns.
• What are the two types of hospitals mentioned?

  Private hospital and public hospital.