Pharmacy As A Career
Pharmacy As A Career
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AFTER DEGREE PHARMACY
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What Can You Do With a Pharmacy Degree?
A pharmacy degree can open doors to a wide range of opportunities in
healthcare.
Pharmacists play a crucial role in dispensing medications, advising
patients on drug interactions, and promoting medication adherence.
They work in hospitals, clinics, retail pharmacies, and research
institutions.
A pharmacy degree can also lead to careers in pharmaceutical sales,
research, and policymaking.
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(A) COMPETITIVE EXAMS
Upon completing your pharmacy degree, you have the opportunity to
take several competitive exams that can enhance your career prospects
and allow you to specialize in a specific area of pharmacy.
These exams test your knowledge and skills across a range of pharmacy
disciplines, preparing you for exciting roles in research, academia, and
the pharmaceutical industry.
GPAT (Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test)
GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering)
Other Examination for Government job posts.
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(B) POST-GRADUATION
M.Pharm stands for Master of Pharmacy. It's a postgraduate degree
that focuses on advanced pharmacy practices. The M.Pharm
program generally consists of two years of coursework and
research
There are many fields of M.Pharm:
Pharmaceutics,
Pharmacology,
Pharmaceutical Chemistry,
Pharmacognosy,
Pharmaceutical analysis,
pharmaceutical Biotechnology,
pharmaceutical Microbiology, etc.
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(C) JOB OPPORTUNITIES
INDUSTRIES:
(1) PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES
Q.C
Q.A
PRODUCTION
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
SALES AND MARKATING REPRESENTATIVE
SALES AND MARKATING REPRESENTATIVE
(2) FOOD MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES.
(3) COSMETICS MANUFAACTURING INDUSTRIES
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TEACHING FIELD
GOVERNMENT JOBS
CLINICAL RESEARCHERS
MANUFACTURING UNIT
DRUG STORE
LEADING FIELDS OF PHARMACY
(1) PHARMACOVIGILANCE
Pharmacovigilance is the science and activities relating to the
detection, assessment, understanding, and prevention of adverse
effects or any other drug-related problem. Pharmacovigilance
ensures the safe and effective use of medications.
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It involves the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data on
the safety of drugs. This data comes from various sources,
including reports from healthcare professionals, patients, and
pharmaceutical companies.
Pharmacovigilance is crucial for protecting patients and public
health. It helps to identify potential risks associated with
medications and to minimize the occurrence of adverse events.
(2) MEDICAL CODING
Medical coding is the process of converting medical diagnoses
and procedures into numerical codes used for billing and
reimbursement purposes. It requires understanding medical
terminology and using standardized coding systems like ICD-10
and CPT codes.
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Medical coders work in various healthcare settings, including
hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, and government
agencies. They play a vital role in the accurate and efficient
financial management of healthcare services.
(3) PHARMACOMETRICIAN
A pharmacometrician is a scientific professional who
specializes in applying mathematical and statistical models
to the study of drugs in the human body.
They analyze data from clinical trials and other sources to
understand how drugs work, predict their effects, and
optimize their use.
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