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- 1. PHARMACY AS A CARRIER Department of Pharmacy, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Lalpur, Amarkantak (M.P.) National Pharmacy Education Day 6th March 2023 Dr. Akhilesh Tiwari Assistant Professor Department of Pharmacy, IGNTU, Amarkantak
- 3. What do Pharmacists do? Pharmacists are experts in medicines One of the fastest growing areas of healthcare Plays key role in improving the health of the nation and ensuring patient safety. They work in a number of different settings: – develop new medicines; – supply medicines; – provide advice about medicines; – offer health services. Pharmacists also work in other roles where there may be less direct contact with patients, for example in universities, regulation, government organisations, research, publishing and the pharmaceutical industry.
- 4. Cons Competitive Long hours in certain sectors What are the pros and cons? Pros Job security Flexible working Excellent rewards Transferable skills Opportunities to specialise
- 5. Where can I work? Community Pharmacy Hospital Pharmacy Industrial Pharmacy Primary Care Pharmacy Academic Pharmacy • Veterinary Pharmacy • Military Pharmacists • Regulatory Affairs • Care Homes • Prisons
- 7. Questions
- 9. Pharmacist in Army, Navy, Air Force and Govt. of India Drug Inspector Scientist (ICMR, CDRI) Pharmacy Education (Professor) UPSC Government Analyst and Forensic Scientist Public Health Government Certified Pharmacologist & Toxicologist Government Approved Chemist Consultant (Mental Health, Addiction, Self Medication)
- 10. Pharmacy education and job opportunities outside India GRE (Graduate Record Exam) TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign Language ) IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Registration Exam NAPLEX
- 11. Are you interested in Pharmacy education
- 12. What qualifications do I need? i. Candidate shall have passed 10+2 examination conducted by the respective state/central government authorities recognized as equivalent to 10+2 examination by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). ii. English as one of the subjects and Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology as optional subjects individually. iii. The students possessing 10+2 qualification from non-formal and non-class rooms based schooling such as National Institute of Open Schooling, open school systems of States etc. shall not be eligible for admission to B.Pharm Course.” ii. Any other qualification approved by the Pharmacy Council of India as equivalent to any of the above examinations. Provided that a student should complete the age of 17 years on or before 31st December of the year of admission to the course. iii. Provided that there shall be reservation of seats as per govt. rules iv. Common university entrance test 12 march 2023
- 13. 1) Choose the right subjects 2) Speak to your careers advisor or careers teacher at your school or college 3) Look at the websites of the Schools of Pharmacy 4) Get some work experience 5) Get more advice from pharmacists 6) Visit the PCI website 7) Find out what student life is like What next?
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- Introduce yourself, your background, and why you chose to become a pharmacist Points to cover: Your name Sector of work
- WHAT DO PHARMACISTS DO? Pharmacists are experts in medicines and their use. They have a unique set of skills and knowledge, they train as scientists and clinicians. They use this scientific knowledge to advise patients how to take their medicines and make recommendations on the best medicine for particular conditions and diseases. Pharmacists are the third largest healthcare profession in india. They work in a number of different settings, developing new medicines, supplying medicines, providing advice about medicines, and offering health services. Some pharmacists are also prescribers, and like doctors can prescribe medicines on prescriptions. They also work within the wider healthcare team, ensuring that patients receive the best possible care. Pharmacists also work in other roles where there may be less direct contact with patients, for example in universities, regulation, government organisations, research, publishing and the pharmaceutical industry. Pharmacists must have very good communication skills, as they are required to translate technical medical information to patients. They often work in busy environments and must be organised, logical, be able to manage multiple tasks, and remain calm under pressure. They should also have a good eye for detail and be thorough and accurate in what they do. Pharmacists work in teams and are often involved in education and training others, so good people skills are also essential.
- Each pharmacist will have a different viewpoint of pharmacy – there are lots of pros. Job security Flexible working Excellent rewards (refer to information about salaries below) Transferable skills – many of the experiences and skills you develop in practice can be transferred to other pharmacy environments and roles Variety Opportunities in new roles/settings – I’ll provide more details about the various roles in my next slide Opportunities to specialise - there are many opportunities to undertake further education and training if you wish to do so, once you have qualified as a pharmacist. This will support you if you want to progress into senior roles or specialise in certain areas of practice. The main cons are: Competitive – in the current financial climate, funding and placements are limited. You will need to prove your skills and be able to demonstrate your abilities to universities and prospective employers Long hours in certain sectors and evening/weekend shifts – this is true for community and hospital pharmacy, as patients need access to healthcare at night and on the weekends Physically demanding in certain sectors – you may have to stand on your feet for long hours Hopefully the pros outweigh the cons. Explain what aspects of your role you particularly enjoy WHAT’S THE PAY LIKE? Although we cannot advise on exact salary figures, a quick survey shows that as a qualified pharmacist you could probably expect a starting salary equivalent to around £20,000 to £30,000 depending on the area of pharmacy and location you chose to work in. After 10 years you could expect to be earning the equivalent of anywhere between £35,000 and £60,000, and possibly more in some senior positions. More information about salaries can be found on the following websites: • Hospital pharmacy - NHS Careers (www.nhscareers.nhs.uk) • Industrial pharmacy - Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) (www.abpi.org.uk) • Community pharmacy – PJ Careers (jobs.pharmaceutical-journal.com)
- The role of pharmacist is constantly evolving Community Pharmacy Community Pharmacists work at the front line of healthcare in cities, towns and villages across India. They work from their own pharmacies or out of local healthcare centres and doctor’s surgeries Hospital Pharmacy Hospital Pharmacists are a vital part of the healthcare team. Working in either the NHS or private hospitals, being a hospital pharmacist means you’re part of a team where the focus is firmly on patients. Industrial Pharmacy Industrial Pharmacists are involved in the research, design, development and testing of new medicines and treatments, ensuring their safety and quality. Primary Care Pharmacy Primary Care Pharmacists play a significant part in managing medicines. They have a strategic role to focus on maximising benefit and minimising risk associated with medicines as well as making the best use of resources allocated for medicines. Academic Pharmacy Whether it’s teaching, researching, practising or a mix of all three, Academic Pharmacists enjoy exciting careers in universities, research institutes and other organisations throughout the world. Other Pharmacy Roles Pharmacists In Gp Practices Veterinary Pharmacy Military Pharmacists Pharmacists Working In Regulatory Affairs Pharmacists Working In Care Homes Pharmacists Working In Prisons Portfolio Careers Portfolio career is the term used for careers which straddle several sectors of the profession. Further details of each sector can be found in the leaflet that you can pick up at the end of my talk
- I hope that this presentation has given you a little bit more information about what a pharmacist does and how varied their role can be. It is just left for me to wish you good luck for the future and I’ll be happy to answer any questions. Thank You.
- This is the stage in your education when you need to start looking at all the options, so if you are thinking about a career in the pharmacy profession, I would advise that you have a think about these points : 1. Choose the right subjects. Although you should check precise entry requirements with individual universities you will normally need to have studied sciences (especially chemistry and biology) and mathematics. 2. Speak to the careers advisor or careers teacher at your school or college. They will be able to discuss your interest in pharmacy and will be able to tell you more about the application process. 3. Look at the websites of the schools of pharmacy (see rpharms.com/careers for a list) as they will give you a flavour of what entry requirements you will need to join a Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) course and what it’s like to study at each of the different universities. 4. Work experience. Contact your local pharmacy, primary care organisation or hospital pharmacy to see if they will let you experience pharmacy in action. This could take the form of work shadowing, for example. 5. Get more advice. You could also try writing to the pharmaceutical companies for help and advice – get a list form the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (www.abpi.org.uk). 6. Visit the NHS Careers website (www.nhscareers.nhs.uk) contains many useful facts sheets about what it’s like to be a pharmacist. In Scotland, the NHS Scotland careers website (www.jobs.scot.nhs.uk). 7. See what student life is like. Take a look at the website of the British Pharmaceutical Students’ Association (www.bpsa.co.uk) as well as some of the university websites. Will student life suit you?