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Pharmacy Introduction
Pharmacy or Pharmacology is one of
the main disciplines under Biomedical
Science and the pharmaceutical
industry. There are many disciplines
within the Biomedical sciences.
Pharmacy is related
to health sciences. It is the
profession responsible for the
preparation, dispensing and
appropriate use of medication and
which provides services to achieve
optimal therapeutic outcomes. A
Pharmacists job is to prepare, mix,
compound or dispense drugs and
medicines, ointments, powder, pills,
tablets and injections on the
prescription of a medical
practitioner, dentist or veterinarian.
In detail, they are concerned with
production of pharmaceutical products,
development of the methods or
processes of production and quality
control. Those in research concern
themselves with synthesis of new drugs
(what is commonly referred to as
molecules), new processes, clinical
testing of the effects of such drugs
on animals and humans, and obtaining
the required License from the drug
control authorities. A pharmacist
is required to explain the mode
and precautions regarding the use of
medicines dispensed in a
hospital pharmacy, prepare special
formulations normally not available in
the market, assist the physician in
rendering necessary information about
various drugs, their
contra-indications, incompatibility
etc.
There are over 225
programs in Pharmacy conducted by
different universities in India. The
main courses in Pharmacy are the 2
years Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm), 4
years Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm),
2 years Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm)
and Ph.d programmes. The admission
announcement usually comes out in May-
July.
Eligibility :
The main courses in Pharmacy are the 2
years Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm), Click
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Job prospects
and career options : India has a
vast and growing pharmaceutical
industry.
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more..
Remuneration
: Pharmacy is a highly
reputed job. Click
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Institutions : Click
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