SCOPE OF DIPLOMA IN PHARMACY

A Pharmacist is a link between a Physician and the Patient. The pharmacy career will have openings in / as :

Community Pharmacist – He can get self employed by opening his own Retail Medical Store.

Hospital Pharmacist – Can have a scope in central dispensing area of a hospital where he can engage himself in dispensing the prescribed medicine. Also in a hospital, he can be engaged with the patients, or in obtaining patient medical history and in assisting the physician to select dosage regimen and schedules.

Whole sale pharmacy – offers opportunity to serve as a middle man between manufacturer and community pharmacists.

In Industry – In Marketing and Administration as Medical Representatives or as Sales Representative, who is in contact with the physician. This can be a rewarding career for persons with the right personality and inclination. It is also a stepping stone for higher position in sales.

Laboratory Technicians – Can serve as a drug store incharge in government organizations or as a laboratory technician in various departments of a government hospital, laboratories, pharmacy colleges, etc.

Repackaging unit – can get the license for repacking of bulk drugs or chemicals as a self employment.

With the knowledge of physiology and hygiene, pharmacist can play a vital role in prevention of infection and in education of people. This can be done by co-ordinating himself with medical health centers, dispensaries and hospitals. Also, population being the top priority problem of our country, as pharmacist can promote family planning by getting attached to a medical centre.

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