Pharmacists January 2004

Pharmacists
January 2004
Pharmacy
•The Art of preparing and
dispensing drugs.
•A place where drugs are sold; a
drugstore.
• History of Career
• Expected Duties
and Physical
Demands
• Training and
Education
• Personal Qualities
• Skill Measurement
• Code of Ethics
• Earnings/Benefits
• Future outlook
• Bibliography
• Dates back to medieval times with
priests
• Origin of the word “pharmacy” come
from the Greek
• As much as 80,000 years ago people
of Paleolithic period were interested
in flora.
• It is hard to say when it started exactly
– It existed in a rudimentary form long before the word
existed.
• Combining different agents(compounding) was
considered an art form by priests and doctors.
• First known chemical process was carried out by
the artisans of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and China.
• Theories often involved magic, but developed
mathematical, astronomical, and cosmological
ideas.
• The first culture to consider ideas
scientifically was the Greeks.
– Made logical speculations rather than relying
on myth.
• Pharmacy began to develop as a profession
separate from medicine in the 18th century.
– 1821 the first school of pharmacy was
established.
• Industrial Revolution
– Rapid change from hand methods to machine
methods of production that characterized
industrial revolution.
• Large scale drug manufacturing was big in
society;many machines and patents
• Declining art of Apothecary:
– Industrial Revolution had an impact of every
aspect of pharmacy.
• 1st lead to creation of new drugs.
– Drugs many pharmacists couldn’t produce
• 2nd many drugs could be produced more
economically & with better quality.
• 3rd the industry assumed responsibilities for the
quality of medication instead of individuals.
• The Community Pharmacy
– 19th century didn’t see the end of compounding.
• Its estimated the 80% of prescriptions dispensed in
1920’s were still compounded.
– They used chemicals purchased to make own
prescriptions.
– Called to provide first aid and medicines for
common aliments Ex: Burns, frostbite,
poisoning etc.
• Graph for 50 years
Between 1920-1971.
Dispensing and compounding of
medications
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3
• Now they need to know things like shelf life
and effect of exposure to light,
– Judging reliability and reputation of
manufacturers.
• Compounding today is on the rise
– People are realizing the benefits
– Pharmacists are going back to it just for the
love science and interests.
Graphs
People going int Pharmacy in 1947
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People going into pharmacy in 1988
People going into pharmacy in 1973
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2
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• The Work
– Prepare and dispense drugs prescribed by
doctors.
– Advise doctors, patients, and other health
care professionals on proper dosage and
possible side effects.
• They must know what’s in the drug, how it
works, and how it affects people.
• Purchase medical supplies
• Answer customer questions
• Go with doctors and hospital
staff on rounds
• Advise patients on medical
equipment and over-thecounter medication
• HELP PATIENTS GET WELL
• May work in a hospital, clinic, or drug
store
• Constantly learning and studying about
properties & side effects of new drugs.
• Communicate with doctors & patients
• Most work a standard work week
• Best job opportunities go to people with
best grades
– Lower grades will get you a job, however,
maybe part time
• Companies want people who graduate at
the top of the class.
• Fierce competition
Education
• Bachelor’s degree is being phased out
– Instead schools offer a doctor of
pharmacy (PharmD).
• Bachelor’s degrees will not be
awarded after 2005
EducationClasses
• College Prep
– English
– Math
– Science
– Good written and verbal communication
skills
EducationClasses
• College requirements
– 2 years of pre-pharmacy courses
– 4 years of professional programs leading to
PharmD.
• Courses include Biology, Chemistry, Calculus,
English, Speech and General Education.
• Electives
– Community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy,
marketing, pediatrics and geriatrcs.
Personal Qualities
• Have a good memory
• Enjoy learning about new medications &
treatments
• Be trustworthy & detail oriented
• Good communication skills
• Good problem solving abilities
• Enjoy people
Personality Qualities
Personality Matches
Personality Misses
Analytical
Creative
Detailed
Emotional
Focused
Disorganized
*I want some one who is kind and caring, who shows an interest in
me and my well being.
Skill Measurement
• Board Exams
– NAPLAX
– Federal Law Exam
– Each States test
• 30 hours of CEU’s every 2 years
• Renew State License every year
• A pharmacist respects the covenantal relationship
between the patient and pharmacist
• They promote the good of every patient in a
caring, compassionate, and confidential way
• The place concern for the well-being of the patient
• They respect the autonomy & dignity of each
patient.
• They act with honesty & integrity in professional
relationships
• They maintain professional competence
• They respect the values & abilities of colleagues
and other health care professionals
• They serve individual, community, and societal
needs
• They seek justice in the distribution of health
resources
– Very similar to many peoples morals.
Earnings/Benefits
Average
Earning
$69,440
Average Hourly
Rate
$33.39
California PharmacistStaff average-$90,000-100,000 per year
Manager- $100,000-150,000
Owner - $100,000-???
Pros
Cons
Good Salaries
Long Hours
Wide variety of
Careers
Options
Potential Restlessness
• INCREASING
NEED!!!!!
2000
workforce
217,000
2000-2010
Growth
Rate
24.3%
Other Places of Work
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Armed Services
Community pharmacy
Drug Research & Development
Sales & Marketing
Armed Forces
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Air force
Army
Coast Guard
Navy
*You need a 4
year college
degree in
pharmacy and a
state license to
practice
pharmacy.
• http://www.iit.edu/departments/csep/Public
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• http://www.lindsaydrug.com/newhist.htm
• http://usa.cx.bridges.com/student/DisplayAr
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http://www.uspharmd.com/rxpharmacist.htm
http://www.uspharmd.com/rxpharmacist2.htm
http://www.uspharmd.com/rxpharmacist3.htm
http://www.pharmacists-recruitmentint.com/PharmacitsRecruitment/Professinal_Requirements.html
• Kevin House-interview
• http://www.op.nysed.gov/pharm.htm
• http://www.ask.com/-pictures