Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences

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It is the first rotation that is the first chance to gain new experiences and learning sets through just hands on knowledge. I believe that the rotation is a period of growth and should be counted as a time of self-reflection. During the first week rotation, I had a notion that introductory pharmacy practice experiences (IPPEs) were just an application of concepts learned in pharmacy school. In the hospital, as an observer-participant I helped pharmacy technicians fill orders for patients and ensure that they are delivered to the right units. They also assist the pharmacist ensure that the pharmacy has the right amount of stock to meet patient needs. For the compounding, I observed pharmacy technicians creating customized medicine that meet

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