PHARMACY ZONE

Independent pharmacy offers new pharmacy graduates a setting where they can develop beyond the traditional pharmacy role. They can establish their own niche services based on their interests, while also providing care that patients appreciate.    In fact, patients of independent pharmacies are more likely than patients of chain pharmacies to say their pharmacist is easy to talk to and is willing to give them 1-on-1 consultations, according to Consumer Reports. 1      Consumer Reports also discovered that 90% of independent pharmacy patients say their pharmacist and/or pharmacy is excellent or very good in terms of speed, accuracy, courtesy, helpfulness, and knowledge. 1   Interested in independent pharmacy? Health Mart offers a network of independent pharmacies to join. Here are some of the benefits of becoming an independent pharmacist, according to pharmacists already in the field.    A family affair Gary Warren, RPh, and his wife have owned Town & Coun

Introduction Pharmacy is an evolving profession. Over the years pharmacists have found new ways to leverage their status as experts in medication therapy to create new pharmacy careers that have significantly improved patient care and advanced the pharmacy profession. Here is a brief description of  jobs and careers for pharmacists. 1.Ambulatory Care Pharmacist Job description : Direct patient care and management of medications for ambulatory patients; manage ambulatory clinics Requirement: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), Bachelor of Science (BS) in Pharmacy; ambulatory care pharmacy residency and board certification in ambulatory care pharmacy are preferred. Certification in management of chronic conditions or therapies such as diabetes, asthma, anticoagulation is desirable. Advantages : Provide direct patient care in a clinic setting Practice site : Outpatient hospital or community clinics 2.Academic Pharmacist Job description:  Conduct research, publish article