Doctor of Pharmacy

During my childhood I remember asking my grandma, why did she have so many and colorful pills by the night table? And she answered, “Because I am sick and dying my little girl and the doctor told me that I need to take them, so I can feel better”. I also remember hearing my aunt telling her that too many pills will not do any good for her health. Since, I was always wondering how could something that helps you get better can also be, at the same time, bad for your health. This confusion ignited…

PHARMACEUTICAL CARE Pharmaceutical care: Pharmaceutical care is a professional service provided to patients delivered by qualified, registered and trained pharmacist in clinical, community and hospital settings. The main aim of Pharmaceutical care is ensure the best standards of practice while using medicines and health care to achieve the optimized predetermined safety and efficacy goals. Historical background of Pharmaceutical care The emergence of pharmaceutical care begins in 1960s in USA…

prescriptions and many seniors don’t understand why they have to take them. I feel a positive societal step would be to educate patients via an app or website prior to the dispensing of medications. For example, prior to receiving a new prescription by a pharmacy or medical facility, the patient should be required to take a drug tutorial advising of diagnosis association, dosage and usage instructions, associated risks, potential drug and food interactions, and documented ADRs. This…

If you have been to the doctor lately, I am sure you have noticed the rising costs for prescription medications. Did you know the costs are determined by the very companies that produce them? There are no limitations on what they are allowed to charge for any medications they produce. If you find yourself in need for certain drugs, be prepared for the biggest sticker shock you will probably ever encounter. This has prompted insurance companies and doctors to call foul on the major pharmaceutical…

the prescription medication coverage and how to get reimbursed for the prior medication expenses. I provided them with the information provided by the adjuster. I also provided Dr. Rampersaud a copy so the medications are processed through the pharmacy company. I also stressed to them both…

unexpectedly suffered from a grand mal seizure one night at dinner. I, being so young, suffered from nightmares and anxiety due to witnessing all the pain he had to go through. After brain surgery, radiation, and many sessions of chemotherapy the doctors had told us he was now in remission and the cancer was at a minimum. A short three months went by and we had many great memories including my mother and stepfather having their wedding they had planned long before cancer interrupted. Although…

industries in the United States. There are always a lot of researches, developments, and productions of new drugs in the industry of pharmaceutical; however, patients are able to find or get the medications either over the counter in a retail stores, pharmacies, and many other medical markets or by prescriptions. Consequently, medication usage is to diagnose, analyze, and prevent disease. The pharmaceutical industry had been established since the nineteenth century of chemical industry. Many…

Patterns Several patterns are evident in the microsystem. The staff is routinely interrupted in the course of a shift. The unit has an open concept nurse’s station which contributes to constant commotion. There are several phone lines on the unit that contribute to a noisy environment. Metrics that Matter Quality information on falls with injuries, hospital acquired pressure ulcers, catheter associated urinary tract infections, and central line associated blood stream infections are readily…

plants such as the annatto and others and how it’s passed down from generation to generation. Maria learned of medicinal plants from her father and later studied pharmacy as well as nursing aid in the nation’s capital Guatemala City. What surprised me is how Maria explains that most people in the center of town, including other doctors, don’t even respect such medicine as they wanted instant treatment. She explains that antibiotics take a couple of days whereas the medicinal plants take time to…

just depends. In an extreme case, they could potentially go into surgery with the doctor to inform them of the medication their administering. Mr. Wainwright said that this career requires you to constantly read and learn to help save lives. One insight that Mr. Wainwright said that really stuck with me is, “Doctors a little about a lot and pharmaceutical sales reps know a lot about a little.” Which means that doctors know a little bit information about different drugs but sales representatives…