All about drugs!
What is Tylenol?
This is the most common setting where pharmacists dispense prescriptions, counsel patients, and give vaccines.
Do you need to take the PCAT?
No, it is no longer offered.
MCB
What does PILLS stand for?
Pre-Pharmacy Informational Learning and Leadership Society
What are "statins"
Pharmacists in this setting work directly with doctors and nurses inside hospitals to manage drug therapy for inpatients.
hospital (clinical) pharmacy
Do you need to take a public speaking/communication class and what is the class offered at Berkeley called?
Yes, most schools require it. At Berkeley, it's College Writing 10A.
Name a mentorship opportunity being offered by UCSF right now.
PhAMLI
What does NCPPS stand for?
Northern California Pre-Pharmacy Symposium
This drug was once derived from Willow trees.
What is "Aspirin"
This area of pharmacy focuses on designing and producing new medications, often in research labs or pharmaceutical companies.
pharmaceutical industry or research and development (R&D)
What economics classes can you take at UC Berkeley to satisfy the economics requirement?
Econ 1, 2, or C3.
What is the leading cause of death in America?
Heart disease
Who is the internal affairs officer of PILLS?
Izabel Kwe
This drug class is characterized by having medical use but "high potential for abuse" and contains medications such as Ritalin and Fentanyl
What is CII or Schedule 2?
Pharmacists in this field prepare personalized medications (such as hormone creams or pediatric suspensions) for individual patients.
compounding pharmacy
During which semesters is Anatomy (IB 131/131L) offered? Options: fall, spring, summer
fall and summer
Besides PILLS what other pharmacy clubs are there on campus?
None! We are the only pharmacy club on campus.
How many excused absences do you get for General Meetings?
2
Once used sold as an over-the-counter inhaler called "Benzedrine", this drug was used by Soldiers during WWII to combat fatigue and improve endurance.
What is "amphetamine"
Will also accept: Adderall, Speed
Pharmacists who help patients manage diabetes, asthma, or hypertension in a clinic setting are called what?
ambulatory care pharmacists
What are the 3 types of chemistry classes (not course number) required for most pharmacy schools?
General chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry
When is the 19th annual NCPPS?
April 5th, 2026
Name at least 3 PILLS board members and their position in the club!
Answer varies