PHARMACY ZONE

A fundamental role of formulation scientists is to convert candidate drugs into drug products. To achieve this goal, it is important to have a thorough understanding of a drug’s pharmaceutical properties. The objective of this course is to provide fundamentals of the preformulation studies and how the physicochemical, physicomechanical, and biopharmaceutical properties data generated during these studies can impact: Candidate selection Formulation design Choice of drug delivery technology Drug product manufacturing process Pharmacokinetic/biopharmaceutical properties of the resulting product Stability of the drug substance and drug product. Choice of the analytical techniques Packaging of the product LEARN MORE THROUGH THIS TUTORIAL:  https://youtu.be/q_7UxEHTE6g Original source:  http://www.aaps.org/PF101/

BY Catherine Duong, PharmD Candidate, Published online: Here are some things I have learned along the way that I would like to share with pharmacy students who are in beginner pharmacy program. 1. Plan Ahead.   I find it useful to have a calendar or planner where I can record upcoming tests or assignments that are due. That way, I can know when to anticipate a busier week and put more hours into studying or working on an assignment, and fewer hours into bein g involved in extracurricular activities. 2. Remember to Breathe.   Pharmacy school can be stressful and overwhelming at times, especially when you’re faced with multiple exams all in 1 week. I have found it helpful to give myself short breaks to take deep breaths in between studying.  3. Don’t Be Afraid to Ask for Help.   If you’re having trouble understanding the material for one of your classes, send your

A cademia, industry, government, journalism, freelance. As the stories of the five essayists in this feature illustrate, the term "medical (or clinical) writing" covers a diverse and increasingly broad range of job types. Perhaps because of this diversity, each essayist has found that their writing job has opened doors to all kinds of other professional opportunities, including business, biotech, marketing, and designing (as opposed to writing up) clinical trials. As one of them puts it, "The choices are myriad, the pay (generally) good, and the jobs plentiful." Says another: "A first job in clinical writing is an excellent steppingstone." But how can you tell whether medical writing is the right career for you? Well, you might want to start with  Kate DeBruin's essay , in which she poses 10 questions that prospective writers should ask themselves before taking the plunge. And once you do take the plunge, what will it feel like? Will the wa

The past decade has seen remarkable progress in the field of medicine. Since scientists with the International Human Genome Project released a rough draft of the human genome to the public in 2000, the impact of science and technology on medicine has arguably been more salient than ever. New discoveries and inventions have opened up new possibilities in both the treatment and prevention of human sickness, so far that diseases that were once instant death sentences like cancer. In recent years, a handful of recent discoveries have provided glimmers of hope for both effective and affordable health care. Here, a list of seven recent discoveries that could revolutionize medicine. 1) Disarming HIV Researchers led by scientists at Imperial College London and Johns Hopkins University exposed HIV by removing cholesterol from this cellular wall, producing a large hole in the virus's membrane and making it permeable, which in turn led to a stronger adaptive response, orchestr

Turning prescription collectors into shoppers can boost the bottom line of any pharmacy business. One drug manufacturer is offering pharmacies help to make their sales space more profitable.The credit crunch is biting hard. However, according to the primary care team at Proctor & Gamble, retailers who sell healthcare products are unlikely to be affected.Research undertaken by P&G suggests that shoppers will be more tempted to cut their spending on luxuries, such as entertainment, eating out and leisure activities before considering a cut in spending on products related to health and personal care. P&G also believes that many pharmacies are not maximising the potential for ret ail sales that their prescription footfall can deliver. Many pharmacy customers who are collecting a prescription will often make a beeline for the counter, often ignoring the “front of shop” sales space. Rob Jackson, UK pharmacy in-store innovations manager for P&G, believes these prescripti

CPM jobs involve planning and managing all aspects of a clinical trial. The goal of clinical trials is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or in-vitro diagnostic devices to support regulatory submissions or marketing claims. To successfully conduct a clinical trial, CPMs manage a team of CRAs and Clinical Specialists, and act as a liaison between the study sponsor and the clinical trial site. As a CPM, it is imperative to understand project management methodologies, to allow you to effectively lead a cross-functional team. CPMs must also demonstrate a capacity for leadership since responsibilities include training team members, evaluating staff performance and leading the resolution of issues with the clinical study. In addition, CPMs must have excellent communication skills to enable them to build and maintain relationships with sponsors, investigators, and research staff. The analytical and writing skills gained as a CRA are also c