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Tash Jayasinghe
CibbuanoPharmacist
January 2nd 2008 09:45
A pharmacist supplies, dispenses and manufactures medicines and drugs in hospitals, chemists, pharmacies, and advise on their appropriate use. They also conduct research into the formulation, production, storage, quality control and distribution of medicines and drugs.
In a nutshell, pharmacists may perform the following tasks:
- the preparation and/or supervision of the dispensing of medicines, ointments and tablets
- consult patients on when and how their medicines are taken or used in the safest and most effective way in the treatment of common ailments
- advise members of the public and other health professionals about medicines (both prescription and over-the-counter medicines), including appropriate selection, dosage and drug interactions, potential side effects and therapeutic effects
select, give advice on and supply non-prescription medicine, sickroom supplies and other products
- develop legally recognised standards, and advise on government controls and regulations concerning the manufacture and supply of medicines
- work in the research and development of medicines and other health-related products
- be involved in the management of pharmaceutical companies.
In order to practice as a certified and registered pharmacist in Australia, one must undertake university study in Bachelor of Pharmacy (or similar) to obtain the core skills and knowledge required for effective delivery of pharmaceutical care and the ability to proceed to research. Generally speaking, the Bachelor of Pharmacy degree requires four years of full time study for both the pass degree and the Honours degree and involves courses in biology, chemistry, biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences and specialised clinical pharmacy studies.
On completion of a recognised Pharmacy degree, and following a compulsory pre-registration training period that is required for all candidates as well as the Pharmacy Graduate Training Course (PGTC), graduates will be eligible for registration with the Pharmacy Board. Once registered, graduates will be able to practice as a pharmacist.
According to Payscale.com, the median salary for pharmacists depends on the Australian city for e.g., the median salary for pharmacists in Brisbane is $76,847 and $49,814 for Sydney and Melbourne.
To learn more about pharmacy or to become a pharmacist, visit the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) website.
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