SCOPE OF PHARMACY ich is the concern with the art and science of jtable and convenient material for distribution Pharmacy is the profession, whi preparing from ndiand ool tudes anand ‘and use in the ‘treatment and prevention of disease. Pharmacy provides knowledge of identification, selection, synthesis, pharmacological action, formulation of drug and medicines. Pharmacy is also included their proper and safe distribution and use of drugs. proper and safe distribution and use of CRUE" COMMUNITY PHARMACY (NUCLEAR: PHARMACY ‘ PHARMACEUTICAL EDUCATION <_-» WHOLESALES PHARMACY DRUG & CONTROL . ADMINISTRATION ORGANIZATION INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT PHARMACY Scope of Pharmacy Pharmacy is a profession there is a wide scope. 1. Community Pharmacy A pharmacist having an aptitude for business can open a retail drug store to serve the Some big drug store engages a number of pharmacists, So as to run them smoothly. 2. Wholesale Pharmacy The wholesale offers opportunities to a limited number of pharmacists to run a wholesale business of drug and medicines.Vo sucational leaves. 3. Industrial Pharmacy to the pharmacist 10 all Pharmaceutical industry offers the opportunity a Industrial pharmacy provide job toa pharmacist inthe fo i, Production ii, Analytical and Quality Control fii, Research and Development iv. Marketing and Sales Production 5 is ise to the In production sector, the pharmacist work as manufacturing chemist, on oe ea a production of various types of pharmaceutical formulations, packing, labeling, Analytical and Quality Control A manufacturing unit needs the service of an analytical chemist in its analytical laboratory to the testing of raw materials and finished goods manufactured by it. . : ‘Normally pharmacist with a bachelor degree in pharmacy gets the job of an analytical chemist. Research and Development A pharmacist has a doctorate degree or master degree in pharmacy is ideally suited for product development in pharmaceutical industry. The synthesis of a new compound to be used as drugs, cosmetics, excipii a. chemicals, and preservatives. b, Research on the cultivation of the medicinal plant. ¢. The isolation and purification of the active principle of plant and animal tissue, the determination of their chemical composition and further its synthesis. The preparation of drug in suitable dosage forms designed and its testing to find the bio- availability of the drug. The physical, chemical and biological standardization of drugs. and toxicology of new drugs. dosage form during its, industrial d. e f id oh s its storage and finding its date of expiry. The investigation of the suitability of proposed packing materials and container.‘+ Health System Pharmacy It is the sintenanc in ea tae Pharmacy in private and government-owned hospitals, health if '0s), clinics, walk-in health centers and nursing homes. In btwaes Pharmacists dispense medication, prepare the sterile solution, advise other professionals Patients on the use of the drug, monitors drug regiment and evaluate drug use- 5. Nuclear Pharmacy N i it clear pharmacy applies the principles and practice of pharmacy and nuclear chemistry to Produce radioactive drug used for diagnosis and therapy. 6. Pharmaceutical Education ‘ Due to 2 rapid growth of pharmaceutical industry and expansion of health service in the country, the demands of pharmacist have increased many a time. 7. Pharmaceutical Journalism p Pharmaceutical journalism offers rewarding experiences for a limited number of pharmacists with editing skills. 8. Drug Control Administration Rum both at the level of central government as well as the state governments. The drug and control act provides for the establishment of following agency to maintain drug control administration. i. Advisory agency- The advisory agency includes drug technical advisory board and drug consultative communities, to advise the government on technical matters related to drug and cosmetics. ii, Analytical ageney- Includes central drug laboratories and state drug control laboratories. The main function of these laboratories is to do the analysis and testing of drug and cosmetics or sold within their respective areas. iii, Licensing authority- Licensing authorities are appointed by the central government to issue licenses for the import of drug. ’ 9. Organization Management ‘This management available for those with pharmacy education who wish to serve in national and ‘state association and on board of pharmacy. : Pharmacy Council of India (PC!) and All India Council for Technical Education(AICTE) are “other bodies where service of the experienced pharmacist are needs at various levels. ee te