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to find an institution that we found was doing something problematic, and analyze it. This assignment opened my eyes to something that was affecting me personally. The topic I chose was the pharmaceutical drug pricing due to the recent Epipen scandal. Due to my connection with Epipens and pharmaceutical drugs, in general, this impacted my view. I never realize how easily companies could raise the prices without having any problems federally. The more I read and searched through this topic the…

know when to involve a pharmacist.” (College of Pharmacists of Manitoba, 2017, p. 3). One example when a pharmacy technician may need to consult a pharmacist is when a patient needs instruction “about how to operate a medical device” or when finding “drug-related problems…during medication checks or conversations with patients.” (College of Pharmacists of Manitoba, 2017, p. 3). Although pharmacists and pharmacy technicians must work as team to get things done effectively and efficiently, they…

Pharmacist hold the key to all the drugs sought by dealers and addicts. The problem is there is a constant struggle for retail pharmacist dealing with patients who go to a great extent to get their hands on these drugs. Pharmacist must determine whether the patient is there with the intent of feeding their addiction, or the purpose of reselling the drug or if the patient is there for a legitimate reason. It is not always easy to spot because a prescription is just a piece of paper. Doctors don't…

of human lives. According to Healthcare news & Insights (2014), technology forms a crucial aspect in every industry as well as in our particular lives, which help to save many lives around the world . Medical technologies such as biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical devices have become the world in a place with more opportunities. Furthermore, these medical technologies allow humans to perform incredible advances not only in the development of physical objects such as prostheses but also…

interest in medicines and drugs. However, I am still in research for specific occupations or jobs that in the pharmacy field. I picked pharmacist as my career choice for this project because I have done a lot of research on it and it is currently what I am pursuing to do. This career choice is matched with my interest and personality which required a lot of focus and details. A pharmacist is a professional who pursue the knowledge and understanding of science, especially in drugs, to guide other…

Every person in every community practically relies on the use of a variety of products to carry out their everyday lives and even survive on a daily basis. Many of these products obviously affect our health and physical condition in many ways but, requiring the testing of the product first ensures it functions properly before selling it to the public. This reasoning not only makes sure the product works, but also proves it as safe and non-threatening to human health. Fortunately, an alternative…

In the foremost section of the article, Twilley writes about how one of the leading drug-companies responsible for producing an “exercise pill” had scrapped it mid-project after mice that were treated with it developed cancer at abnormal rates. The idea that prominent drug company that had invested a great deal of time and resources in creating this pill would abandon it with such finality implies the significance of the danger…

1. Introduction The aim is to produce a biopolymerical matrix from alginate derivatives loaded with chlorhexidine derivatives (chlorhexidine digluconate and chlorhexidine dihydrochloride) to use in treating periodontal diseases, which is widespread internationally. These diseases are referred to as periodontitis, or also as gingivitis. Gingivitis happens when the plaque and tartar stay longer time on teeth, and then become more harmful. In gingivitis, the gums become red, swollen and can bleed…

“Pharmacists dispense medication and other approved remedies, often following a patient’s visit to a physician.” Upon dispensing this medication, pharmacists require understanding of dosage, regulation of the medication, allergens, and chemical reactions that can affect the individual. One of his or her primary goals as a pharmacist is to be mindful of public health and safety, ensuring that society under his or her supervision follows safety protocols when it comes to storage and distribution…

After researching certain organizations throughout the many roles within the pharmaceutical field, I had never realized all the options as a student that I have. Though I still do not know what I want to do as a pharmacist, I did find a couple professional organizations in which I would fit in well. In fact there is one in particular that I thoroughly enjoyed after researching about which is the pediatric pharmacy association also known as PPAG. Before doing this research I had never heard of…