scope and evolution of pharmacy

Subject: B.Pharm Courses: B.Pharmacy Skip navigation Sign in Search Loading... Close This video is unavailable. A complete and detailed review of the historical evolution of the profession is beyond the scope of this article so interested readers are referred to several other excellent detailed sources. 3. The scope of pharmacy and the functions of pharmacists With the development of specific and potent synthetic drugs, the emphasis of the pharmacist’s responsibility has moved substantially towards the utilization of scientific knowledge in the proper use of modern medicines and the protection of the public against dangers that are inherent in their use. This is to remind us that we should study the past in order to best anticipate and be prepared for the future. Around the world, changes in scope of practice regulations for pharmacists have been used as a tool to advance practice and promote change. the scope of pharmacognosy the pharmacognosy has played a important role in the development of various departments of the science. Purpose The purpose of this document is to provide information and guidance for legislative and regulatory agency decision making regarding Development of pharmacy in history as a healing profession, in Posey LM (ed.) 5 Changes in Healthcare Professions’ Scope of Practice: Legislative Considerations A. PedaniosDioscorides(first century A.D.), contributed mightily to such a transition in Pharmacy. View Lecture Slides - Evolving Scope of Pharmacy Practice from PHR 400 at Ohio State University. Care of patients or clinical pharmacy The pharmacist seeks to collect and integrate information about the patient’s drug history, clarify the patient’s understanding of the intended dosage regimen and method of administration, and advises the patient of drug-related precautions, and in some countries, monitors and evaluates the therapeutic response. 7-19. Written Hist The history of pharmacy as an independent science dates back to the first third of the 19th century. Base on archeological evidence man always search for other tools to treat his conditions 12. Pharmacy: An introduction to the profession, Washington, DC: American Pharmacists Association (2003), pp. We believe that scope of practice changes should reflect the evolution of abilities of each healthcare discipline, and we therefore have attempted to develop a rational Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy (21st ed. The evolution of the pharmacy professional leads to better health outcomes. The Pharmacy Assistant’s Role Pharmacy assistants are other members of the pharmacy team who help support pharmacy technicians and pharmacists. pharmacognosy gives a sound knowledge of the vegetable drugs under botany and animal drugs under zoology. Expanded vaccination administration by pharmacists will offer them more opportunities to educate patients about preventative measures while the patient is in the pharmacy.