5. • Dates back to medieval times with
priests
• Origin of the word “pharmacy” come
from the Greek
• As much as 80,000 years ago people
of Paleolithic period were interested
in flora.
6. • It is hard to say when it started exactly
– It existed in a rudimentary form long before the word
existed.
• Combining different agents(compounding) was
considered an art form by priests and doctors.
• First known chemical process was carried out by
the artisans of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and China.
• Theories often involved magic, but developed
mathematical, astronomical, and cosmological
ideas.
7. • The first culture to consider ideas
scientifically was the Greeks.
– Made logical speculations rather than relying
on myth.
• Pharmacy began to develop as a profession
separate from medicine in the 18th
century.
– 1821 the first school of pharmacy was
established.
8. • Industrial Revolution
– Rapid change from hand methods to machine
methods of production that characterized
industrial revolution.
• Large scale drug manufacturing was big in
society;many machines and patents
9. • Declining art of Apothecary:
– Industrial Revolution had an impact of every
aspect of pharmacy.
• 1st
lead to creation of new drugs.
– Drugs many pharmacists couldn’t produce
• 2nd
many drugs could be produced more
economically & with better quality.
• 3rd
the industry assumed responsibilities for the
quality of medication instead of individuals.
10. • The Community Pharmacy
– 19th
century didn’t see the end of compounding.
• Its estimated the 80% of prescriptions dispensed in
1920’s were still compounded.
– They used chemicals purchased to make own
prescriptions.
– Called to provide first aid and medicines for
common aliments Ex: Burns, frostbite,
poisoning etc.
11. • Graph for 50 years
Between 1920-1971.
Dispensing and compounding of
medications
1
2
3
12. • Now they need to know things like shelf
life and effect of exposure to light,
– Judging reliability and reputation of
manufacturers.
• Compounding today is on the rise
– People are realizing the benefits
– Pharmacists are going back to it just for the
love science and interests.
13. Graphs
People going int Pharmacy in 1947
1
2
People going into pharmacy in 1973
1
2
People going into pharmacyin 1988
1
2
14. • The Work
– Prepare and dispense drugs prescribed by
doctors.
– Advise doctors, patients, and other health
care professionals on proper dosage and
possible side effects.
• They must know what’s in the drug, how it
works, and how it affects people.
15. • Purchase medical supplies
• Answer customer questions
• Go with doctors and hospital
staff on rounds
• Advise patients on medical
equipment and over-the-
counter medication
• HELP PATIENTS GET WELL
16. • May work in a hospital, clinic, or drug
store
• Constantly learning and studying about
properties & side effects of new drugs.
• Communicate with doctors & patients
• Most work a standard work week
17. • Best job opportunities go to people with
best grades
– Lower grades will get you a job, however,
maybe part time
• Companies want people who graduate at
the top of the class.
• Fierce competition
18. Education
• Bachelor’s degree is being phased out
– Instead schools offer a doctor of
pharmacy (PharmD).
• Bachelor’s degrees will not be
awarded after 2005
20. Education-
Classes
• College requirements
– 2 years of pre-pharmacy courses
– 4 years of professional programs leading to
PharmD.
• Courses include Biology, Chemistry, Calculus,
English, Speech and General Education.
• Electives
– Community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy,
marketing, pediatrics and geriatrcs.
21. Personal Qualities
• Have a good memory
• Enjoy learning about new medications &
treatments
• Be trustworthy & detail oriented
• Good communication skills
• Good problem solving abilities
• Enjoy people
22. Personality Qualities
Personality Matches Personality Misses
Analytical Creative
Detailed Emotional
Focused Disorganized
*I want some one who is kind and caring, who shows an interest in
me and my well being.
23. Skill Measurement
• Board Exams
– NAPLAX
– Federal Law Exam
– Each States test
• 30 hours of CEU’s every 2 years
• Renew State License every year
24. • A pharmacist respects the covenantal relationship
between the patient and pharmacist
• They promote the good of every patient in a
caring, compassionate, and confidential way
• The place concern for the well-being of the patient
• They respect the autonomy & dignity of each
patient.
• They act with honesty & integrity in professional
relationships
25. • They maintain professional competence
• They respect the values & abilities of colleagues
and other health care professionals
• They serve individual, community, and societal
needs
• They seek justice in the distribution of health
resources
– Very similar to many peoples morals.
