Types of Pharmacy/Pharmacists
Author(s): Williams LaVonn A
Issue: Jul/Aug 2013 - Volume 17, Number 4
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Page(s): 294-301
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Abstract: There are many career opportunities for pharmacists, as well as many environments in which to practice pharmacy. Although pharmacy has changed throughout the years and will continue to change, one aspect of pharmacy remains constant and that constant is that compounding has been a part of pharmacy since the beginning of time and will remain an integral part of pharmacy. This article discusses some of the environments in which pharmacists can choose to practice their profession and discusses some of the types of pharmacists. If you searched vigorously for information about each of the different types of pharmacy/ pharmacists, you will find that very few of them are not in some respect involved in the compounding/ preparation of pharmaceuticals. It is not uncommon for pharmacists to specialize in specific aspects of drug therapy.
Related Keywords: LaVonn Williams, pharmacies, pharmacy education, professional pathways, pharmacist specialization, specialty pharmacies, specialist opportunities, pharmacist roles
Related Categories: PHARMACY EDUCATION, HOSPITAL PHARMACY, PROFESSIONAL ISSUES