Vitamins
Vitamin C
an antioxidant, may help prevent cell damage and reduce risk for certain cancers
Controlled drugs
Medications that are higher risk or have potential for abuse, as well as their legitimate use
Hospital pharmacist.
Hospital pharmacists work within established hospitals. They can work within a department under the hospital or an affiliated pharmacy
Allergy
A highly sensitive reaction to a substance that is normally harmless
First pharmacy
1221 in the Church of Santa Maria Novella in Florence, Italy
Thiamine
An essential micronutrient for humans and animals
Repeat prescriptions
For medications that are taken long term, such as statin tablets
Oncology Pharmacist
Oncology is the branch of medicine that focuses on cancer. Pharmacists who specialize in this area have many responsibilities, such as ..
Adverse reaction
An undesired or negative response to a drug or medication
First prescribed drugs
Morphine
Vitamin B9
used as a dietary supplement and in food fortification as it is more stable during processing and storage
Compound drugs
Medications prepared by a pharmacist to customize medications to the individual's specific needs
compounding pharmacist
may work in a community, clinical or residential-based setting, depending on the purpose of their formulation.
Over-the-Counter
Medicines that can be purchased without a prescription
When did pharmacy start being known
1920s-1940s
Niacin
An organic compound and a vitamin of vitamin B it is an essential human nutrient
Acute prescriptions
For one-off or short term medications, such as antibiotics to treat an infection
Clinical Pharmacist
works with a team of health professionals to maximize the efficacy of medicines and promote the best use of them
Ampule
A small, sealed glass vial that contains an injection solution and is broken open for use
What is the old term for pharmacy?
apothecary
Riboflavin
is a vitamin found in food and sold as a dietary supplement.
Surgical appliances and devices
Externally applied devices to help with various issues, such as compression stockings and hosiery
Ambulatory Care Pharmacy
The ambulatory pharmacyprovides healthcare services to many patients in rural areas, particularly to geriatric populations.
Absorption rate
The time it takes for a drug to enter the bloodstream after it's administered
Who is the father of pharmacy?
Mahadeva Lal Shroff