About Pharmacists

• What are the main areas covered under the scope of practice of pharmacists?

  • Prepare, compound, manufacture, preserve, store, distribute, procure, sell, or dispense pharmaceutical products
  • Render clinical pharmacy services, drug information services, regulatory services, and medication management
  • Engage in teaching pharmacy courses
  • Dispense pharmaceutical products under supervision
  • Conduct chemical, biological, or microbiological analyses
  • Perform physiochemical analysis for medical devices
  • Administer adult vaccines approved by FDA
  • Conduct scientific research in pharmaceuticals and healthcare
  • Provide services requiring pharmaceutical knowledge
• What is the significance of the exclusive functions of a pharmacist?

  Activities under A, B, C, D, and I are exclusive to licensed pharmacists.
• What does the term "non-exclusive functions of a pharmacist" imply?

  It implies that certain activities do not require a licensed pharmacist, subject to qualifications.
• What does FIP stand for in the context of pharmacy practice?

  Federation Internationale Pharmaceutique or International Pharmacists Federation
• What is the mission of pharmacy practice according to FIP WHO Guidelines?

  To contribute to health improvement and help patients make the best use of medicines.
• What are the six components of the pharmacy mission?

  1. Be readily available to patients
  2. Identifying or managing health-related problems
  3. Health promotion
  4. Assuring effectiveness of medicines
  5. Preventing harm from medicines
  6. Making responsible use of limited healthcare resources
• What are the requirements for Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP)?

  1. Pharmacist's first concern is patient welfare
  2. Core activity is helping patients use medicines effectively
  3. Promotion of rational and economic prescribing and dispensing
  4. Clear definition and communication of pharmacy service objectives
• What are the two main categories of pharmacy practice mentioned?

  • Non-Clinical
  • Clinical
• What are the roles of a pharmacist as described in the 10 Star Pharmacy model?

  1. Pharmaceutical Care Giver
  2. Decision Maker
  3. Researcher
  4. Leader
  5. Manager
  6. Teacher
  7. Communicator
  8. Entrepreneur
  9. Life Long Learner

  10. Agent of Positive Change
• What is the role of a pharmacist as a Pharmaceutical Care Giver?

  To provide patient-centered care.
• How does a pharmacist act as a Decision Maker?

  By making decisions that lead to appropriate and cost-effective uses of resources.
• What is the significance of a pharmacist being a Researcher?

  To find new cures for untreated illnesses or those with fewer side effects.
• In what way can a pharmacist be a Leader?

  By influencing a culture of safety, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• What does it mean for a pharmacist to be a Manager?

  To manage all human, fiscal, physical, and informational resources.
• How does a pharmacist fulfill the role of a Teacher?

  By helping practitioners gain knowledge and skills for future pharmacists.
• What is the role of a pharmacist as a Communicator?

  To interact confidently with physicians and patients using verbal and non-verbal skills.
• How does a pharmacist act as an Entrepreneur?

  By working with prescribers and healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective medication use.
• What does it mean for a pharmacist to be a Life Long Learner?

  To continually improve their professional knowledge and skills to meet career goals.
• How can pharmacists be Agents of Positive Change?

  By actively influencing and participating in policy development in the healthcare system.
• Non-Clinical Pharmacy Practice

  • Compounding and dispensing
  • Purchase all retails
  • Inventory control
  • Counseling
  • Proper Distribution

  Clinical Pharmacy Practice

  • Related with the safety of drugs for patients
  • Rational use of medicine
  • Pharmacovigilance and adverse drug reaction
  • Diseases
  • Health Education
• Pharmacists - Refers to a healthcare professional who has been registered and issued a valid certificate of registration (COR) and a Professional Identification card (PIC) by the professional regulation commission and the professional regulation board of Pharmacy.

  
  

  
  

  Drugs - The component which produces the pharmacological activity

  - An agent intended for use in the:

  D - Disease

  M - Mitigation

  T - Treatment

  C - Cure

  P - Prevention