Non-Traditional Jobs For Pharmacists – Some That Are Outside The Pharmaceutical Industry
Roles filled by pharmacists have traditionally been either inpatient (hospital pharmacist or clinical pharmacist) or outpatient (community pharmacist, ambulatory care pharmacist). The PharmD degree is very versatile and there are many career options for a pharmacist beyond these traditional settings. Some nontraditional pharmacist roles are described below. Table of Contents Pharmaceutical industry Pharmacists can work […]
Defining a Community Pharmacy
Community pharmacy is a type of pharmacy that is typically located in a retail setting, such as a drugstore or grocery store. Community pharmacists work with patients to provide medication therapy management, counseling on the use of prescription and over-the-counter medications, and other health-related services. They also serve as a liaison between patients, physicians, insurance […]
How Pharmacists Can Prevent Opioid Use Disorder
Preventing Opioid Use disorder in the pharmacy As the most accessible healthcare provider, the pharmacist is in a unique position to have a positive impact on the misuse of opioids and opioid overdose deaths. Many patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) may not have easy access to a specialty clinic, but they may have more […]