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Pharmacist
Pharmacists supply, dispense and manufacture medicines and
drugs in hospitals and community pharmacies, and advise on
their appropriate use. They also conduct research into the
formulation, production, storage, quality control and
distribution of medicines and drugs.
A pharmacist may perform the following tasks:
- prepare or supervise the dispensing of medicines,
ointments and tablets
- advise patients on how their medicines are to be 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.
Pharmacists perform a variety of tasks depending on their
area of specialisation. They may specialise as a:
Community Pharmacist who is involved in dispensing
prescriptions, providing advice on drug selection and usage to
doctors and other health professionals, providing primary
healthcare advice and support, and educating customers on
health promotion, disease prevention and the proper use of
medicines. They usually have a high level of contact with the
public.
Consultant Pharmacist who is either employed by
community pharmacies or hospitals, or who is self-employed and
contracts with community pharmacies to provide medication
reviews for residential care or ambulatory care patients
and/or other medication-related cognitive services.
Government Pharmacist who is involved with
regulatory control of pharmaceutical and medical products,
either at state, territory or Commonwealth level.
Hospital Pharmacist who operates as part of a
healthcare team and is involved in monitoring medication
usage, counselling patients, providing drug information and
advice to health professionals and the community, conducting
clinical trials and preparing products for patient use. They
usually have a lot of contact with other health professionals
and members of the public.
Industrial Pharmacist who is involved in research
and the development, manufacture, testing, analysis and
marketing of pharmaceutical and medical products.
Required Skills - Pharmacist
- careful and methodical
- able to work independently
- good communication skills
- able to deal sensitively with clients' needs
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