1. PHARMACIST : A HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL
NOVEMBER
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2. Pharmacist : A Health Care Professional.
Pharmacists across the country will celebrate the 50th
National Pharmacy Week
from November 20th – 27th .
We take this opportunity to give you more information about the
Pharmacist : A Health Care Professional.
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3. THE 8 STAR PHARMACIST
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4. 1. a CARE GIVER….. Pharmacist
Practices integrated & caring services along with other health professionals in the health care system.
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Your Pharmacist Is the Right Person To Guide You About:
The right way to take your medicines.
The right way to store your medicines.
The right way to use your medicines.
The Do’s & Don’ts of your medicines.
The general guidelines to a healthy life.
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Pharmacist
2. A LEADER…
Performs as a leader for the overall welfare of the patient & community.
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7. By getting to know you and your medication profile, your pharmacist can:
Warn you of possible harmful drug interactions or
allergies.
Tell you about potential side effects.
Advise you on foods, beverages, or activities to avoid while taking a certain medication, or on what to do if you miss a dose.
Tell you when a concern you’ve raised requires a call to your doctor.
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8. Pharmacist 3. A COMMUNICATOR…..!
Link between the prescriber & patient. Communicates health information to patients.
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A Pharmacist is a medication expert, checking each prescription to help ensure that:
The information provided by the prescriber is complete.
If there is any query regarding a prescription, the pharmacist contacts the doctor to verify it.
The medication and dosage are safe with any medical conditions that they are aware you may have.
The new medication will not interact with anything else they know you are taking.
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Some medicines are to be taken on an empty stomach for better effects, while others have to be taken with or after food.
Some medications are to be taken in between two meals.
You should avoid taking some medicines with mild, certain fiber- rich food etc.
Ask your Pharmacist for instructions regarding storage & how medicines to be taken!

10. Develops skills & updates knowledge as an ongoing process
Pharmacist
4. LIFE-LONG LEARNER
Develops skills & updates knowledge as an ongoing process
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A Pharmacist updates his knowledge regarding different medicine related issues so as to maximize patients’ benefit from the medicines.
For example :
Side effects to medicines
Medicines banned in the country
New drugs introduced in market
New drug delivery systems
How to use new medical devices, etc..
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Pharmacist
5. A RESERCHER….
Uses evidence base to advice on rational use of medicines & provides unbiased health information.
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A Pharmacist helps in detection of side effects to medicines.
He can also be part of clinical trials.
He collaborates with other health care professionals for :
safe & effective pharmaceutical care.
monitoring patients’ outcome.
taking part in health care programmes.
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14. Manages men, materials, machines
Pharmacist
6. A MANAGER….
Manages men, materials, machines
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15. A Pharmacist carries out various tasks :
Allotting duties to staff
Training of staff
Control of storage of medicines & allied products
Health promotion
Maintaining records of purchase & sales
Maintaining Patient Medication Records
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16. Educates next generation pharmacists & patients.
7. A TEACHER….
Educates next generation pharmacists & patients.
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17. Pharmacist : Takes part in training of staff & students.
Helps in development of future pharmacists.
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18. Pharmacist
8. DECISION MAKER….
Ability to evaluate, synthesize data & provide efficacious, safe & cost effective use of medicines.
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19. A Pharmacist :
Provides unbiased drug information.
Takes part in ward rounds along with doctors & nurses.
Reduces drug interactions & drug related problems.
Helps patients in selecting OTC medicines as per their requirements.
Responds to symptoms & recommends medicines for simple ailments.
Does routine screening tests (B.P, Blood sugar, height & weight check, BMI) & patient counseling.
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20. “National Pharmacy Week 2011” Indian Pharmaceutical Association
Pharmacists represents the 3rd largest healthcare professional group in the world.
In India, there are around 10 lakh Pharmacists working in various positions, applying their unique knowledge & skills, contributing to the heath of the nation.
There are around 5 lakh pharmacies in India in almost every nook & corner of the country, managed by Pharmacists.
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21. Ask Your Pharmacist For The Right Advice
NOVEMBER

22. Thank you Indian Pharmaceutical Association
Issued in public interest by :
Indian Pharmaceutical Association
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