The Profession Of Pharmacy

This book offers a career assessment tool as well as helpful tips on resume preparation, interviewing techniques, and obtaining an internship. Readers gain a real-world perspective on pharmacy practice through interviews with over 35 pharmacists from areas such as academia, public health, and retail pharmacy. These insightful testimonials describe practical job responsibilities and offer guidance on finding the right career path."--

Sociology for Pharmacists: An Introduction is written specifically for professionals and students in pharmacy who are newcomers to the study of sociology. It introduces the key concepts of sociology and demonstrates their importance and application to pharmacy practice in the 21st century. It is unique in its role as the only text to introduce sociology specifically to pharmacists. Rather than an exhaustive treatment, the book provides a concise introduction to major perspectives in sociology-drawing on research evidence pertaining to health, illness, and professional practice-which will inform and enhance pharmacy practice. It offers an overview of sociology for rather than sociology of pharmacy, and will both inform practitioners and stimulate informed research into the social aspects of pharmacy practice. Key issues covered include: Key sociological concepts and perspectives Contemporary developments in pharmacy practice and pharmacy's professional status A review of research into the way people react to illness and look after their health How and why illness and disease are influenced by gender, ethnicity, and social class Health education and pharmacists' role in promoting health and ensuring appropriate medicine usage Social research methods Pharmacists are frequently encouraged to broaden their day-to-day practice. This timely book does just that by encouraging pharmacists to become more involved with advising clients, managing medicines, and supporting the promotion of health. In addition to providing an overview of these topics, the book also reviews the relevant research, and directs readers to further information.

This book traces the evolution of the pharmacist from compounder-dispenser to advisor counselor. It explores the impact on pharmacy of broad sociologic, demographic, and economic trends and examines controversial issues such as professional versus business objectives, managed cost care, coginitive services, pharmaceutical care, and the future roles of pharmacists. Drawing on the literature in sociology and social pathology, the book relates some theoretical constructs to the changing roles of the pharmacist. It includes coverage of pharmaceutical education, disease state management, managed care, and new technologies.

As the first baby boomers have reached 65, more prescriptions than ever are being dispensed, and the need for properly trained pharmacists is critical. Now in its third edition, Pharmacy: What It Is and How It Works continues to provide a comprehensive review of all aspects of pharmacy, from the various roles of pharmacists to particular health car

This is the ideal introduction to pharmacy on both the student and professional level. The book provides the basis for beginning pharmacy students to develop an accurate view of the pharmacy profession. Focuses on the core concepts of pharmacy, including the tenets of the profession and critical issues in pharmacy today.

Pharmacy Practice in Developing Countries: Achievements and Challenges offers a detailed review of the history and development of pharmacy practice in developing countries across Africa, Asia, and South America. Pharmacy practice varies substantially from country to country due to variations in needs and expectations, culture, challenges, policy, regulations, available resources, and other factors. This book focuses on each country’s strengths and achievements, as well as areas of weakness, barriers to improvement and challenges. It sets out to establish a baseline for best practices, taking all of these factors into account and offering solutions and opportunities for the future. This book is a valuable resource for academics, researchers, practicing pharmacists, policy makers, and students involved in pharmacy practice worldwide as it provides lessons learned on a global scale and seeks to advance the pharmacy profession. Uses the latest research and statistics to document the history and development of pharmacy practice in developing countries Describes current practice across various pharmacy sectors to supply a valuable comparative analysis across countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America Highlights areas of achievement, strengths, uniqueness, and future opportunities to provide a basis for learning and improvement Establishes a baseline for best practices and solutions

Heroes of Pharmacy: Professional Leadership in Times of Change, 2nd edition, presents the highlights of the professional lives of 52 American pharmacists (and the 20 founders of the American Pharmaceutical Association) who helped change the way we use medicines, not only in the United States, but also worldwide. They also changed the profession of pharmacy. Through the lives of these professionals, we witness the personal commitments that changed pharmacy education from an informal apprenticeship to a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Readers will gain insight about the lives of college founders and college presidents. Key Features: Essays on the professional lives of 52 pharmacy statesmen, reformers, activists, educators, ethicists, editors, and pioneers plus the 20 founders of the American Pharmaceutical Association.