What Pharmacist does? And what pharmacy is all about ?

Before I start and say something about Pharmacy, I want to bring some light on its origin. The word pharmacy origins from Greek word phramakon (pharmakeia- Greek word) meaning “Drug” or “Medicine”. It is methodology or a science in dealing or producing drugs and medicines and a pharmacist is a person who deals in Medicine, Drugs of all types to ensure well being of patients.  

Responsibilities of a Pharmacist 

• Supply quality medicines.
• Ensure LAW will be applied in supplying of medicines.
•  Medicines prescribed to the patients are suitable or not.
• Advising patients with pros and cons of particular medicine.
• Supervise the better production of safe and quality medicines supplied to patients from Medical stores. 

Here are many kinds of Pharmacists

• Community Pharmacy: It can be said as Drugstore or Pharma Storekeeper supplying medicines and drugs. 
•  Hospital Pharmacy: Every Modern Hospital has its own Pharmacy Store providing Medical facilities.  
• Clinical Pharmacy : Is as the same as Hospital Pharmacy.
• Ambulatory care Pharmacy : Resides with Ambulance.

In short Pharmacy is a science involved in making and distributing Medicines and Drugs & It’s not wrong to say that Pharmacist is a Public Servant always committed to do its service, providing medicines to patients, needy people. To be a Pharmacist is a role of great responsibility and pride. Young aspirants, students of India can join this professional field by doing some professional courses in pharmacy including B.phrama, M.pharma from Top Pharmacy College in India.