Doctor of Pharmacy

2014). Such are ailments that are easy to detect and diagnose for people who lack formal training in medical procedures and practices (Maehle, Prüll & Halliwell, 2012). Drugs in this cluster are easily available in stores such as supermarkets and pharmacies (Maehle et al., 2012). Examples of drugs in this group include aspirin, paracetamol, ibuprofen, and naturally occurring vitamin supplements (Brater & Daly 2014). Schedule 3 (S3) drugs are inclusive of Pharmacist Only Medication (Australian…

When a patient enters a pharmacy to get a prescription filled, and in the process are presented with a dosage form different manufacturers, for instance vitamin C syrup, they are usually attracted to the formulation that are well packaged and flashy. If your product is well packaged…

as the elderly, children, and patients who are mentally retarded, uncooperative, nauseated, or on reduced liquid-intake have difficulties swallowing these dosage forms. In addition, Towa has strengths in original sales channels to hospitals and pharmacies. Apart from the general wholesaler method, it has a system to sell directly. By utilizing both, it is expected that Towa can cover customers more quickly and widely compared to…

Chapter-1 Introduction to Indian Pharmaceutical Industry 1.1 Introduction The Indian pharmaceutical industry holding the top most position among all science based technology spread with wide ranging of technicalities in the complex field of drug manufacturing and drug innovations. The Indian pharmaceutical industry stands fourth in terms of volume and attained the fourteen in terms of value. Export of Indian pharmaceutical industry works as a fuel for the growth of the industry. The Indian…

instance that always comes to mind when I think about a service technology that is not employed effectively is the technology behind the pharmacy services on United States Marine Corps bases. The technology in question is a kiosk that is used to supplement and support the core service of the pharmacy, but it does not provide many additional benefits. Usually, pharmacies are very quick; in fact, many of them offer drive-thru services that take about five minutes. They are not often seen as a big…

Introduction This is an experimental study into the effects of exposure to online pharmacies that sell home tests for diagnosing a medical disease, on people’s attitudes and behavioral intentions. ‘Online pharmacies’ are Internet-based webshops that sell medical products to individual consumers for use at home (e.g., http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Online_pharmacy)‘Home diagnostic tests’ are tests that one can use independently, i.e. without a prescription, supervision or intervention by a health…

I started my observation at 10:00 AM and finished at 11:00 AM on March 8/2016 in a Walgreen’s pharmacy located at 9150 Skokie Blvd, Skokie IL. First I met Pharmacist Majid Kamal and the working Technician, Betty. They both greeted me with professional manners. Pharmacist Majid Kamal was wearing a neat and ironed white blouse which had a walgreen sign and a name badge on his left pocket, he was also wearing a really comfortable black clean closed shoes. Technician Betty was dressed in a clean…

to Pharmacy. It is astonishing how the advancement of modern medicine has helped people live a longer and healthier life in relief of misery. There have been amazing discoveries…

create a database of drugs which would better assist pharmacists in their work. In conclusion, my goals, ambition, and experience shows my admiration for the profession of pharmacy. I am a team player, a dreamer, and achiever who is clearly going to add value to the field pharmacy. I Am aware of the hurdles of pharmacy school. However, with diligence and perseverance. I will overcome the hurdles. My strategy is to think intelligently, work hard and network with the professors to fulfill my…

CVS/Pharmacy is one of the subsidiaries of CVS Health a pharmaceutical company headquartered in Woonsocket Rhode Island (CVS Health.com, 2016). CVS Health was founded in 1963 and today is comprised of CVS/pharmacy, CVS/Caremark, CVS/MinuteClinic, and CVS/specialty each fulfilling a diverse role in supporting patient health. The CVS/Pharmacy distributes healthcare products, child care products, medical supplies and equipment, cosmetics and other such products (CVShealth.com, 2016). CVS/Pharmacy…