PHARMACISTS MAKE BRIDGE BETWEEN PHARMACOTHERAPY AND HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
Sunil Maheshwari, Nilesh Modi, Mukesh Patel, Paresh Patel, Suhash Patel, Vijay Patel, Kalpesh Sathwara, Hiren Shah, Pavan Shah, *Prof. Dr. Dhrubo Jyoti Sen and Prof. Dr. Pankaj Prajapati
ABSTRACT
To provide an overview of the current context and scope of pharmacy practice, the range of professional services offered by pharmacists and the supporting role of pharmacy technicians. A synopsis of the current state of pharmacy practice as it relates to the spectrum of professional roles and responsibilities, the diversity of patient populations served, the complexities of patient services provided and various aspects of emerging pharmacy practice is provided. The current work focuses on patient care services provided by pharmacists; it does not address all possible activities of pharmacists, such as administration and general management. This is a descriptive analysis. It does not take a position regarding future changes but is intended to serve as a foundation for understanding the relationship and alignment between the profession's various mandatory and voluntary credentials and the scope of practice continuum. The key educational and credentialing standards for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are summarized and referenced.
Keywords: Credentialing, licensure (pharmacists), pharmacy technicians, practice standards.
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