Pharmacy ... an outgrowth of the
field of chemistry. Early medicinal chemists who learned to
isolate chemical compounds from plants and use these
ingredients to produce medicines helped develop antibiotics,
vaccines, anesthetics and other lifesaving drugs.
Pharmacologists are highly trained researchers who develop
and test new drugs and determine the effects of chemicals,
pollutants, poisons and other materials on animals and
humans. Pharmacy Pharmacists prepare and dispense patient
medications based on written orders by physicians, dentists,
and other health care professionals. Pharmacists also inform
and caution patients about the proper use of medications,
possible side effects or adverse reactions, and interactions
between different drugs. They assist patients in choosing
nonprescription medications such as vitamins, headache or
pain remedies, and cough syrups. The pharmacist must be
knowledgeable about the latest medications for treating
diseases. Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in
preparing and dispensing the medications. Pharmacy personnel
may work in community pharmacies, hospitals, nursing ... www.flahec.org/hlthcareers/PHARMACY.HTM - 5 kB
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