PHARMACY
Pharmacy Overview Pharmacy is concerned with the design, evaluation, production and use of medicines. In particular it offers the pursuit of an interest in science, a wide choice of working environments and a very competitive salary. Pharmacists are, therefore, acknowledged to be the experts in medicines. Pharmacists must be knowledgeable about the composition of drugs, their chemical and physical properties, and their manufacture and uses, as well as how products are tested for purity and strength. Additionally, a pharmacist needs to understand the activity of a drug and how it will work within the body. More and more prescribers rely on pharmacists for information about various drugs, their availability, and their activity. To conclude, Pharmacy is an ever-developing profession that offers excellent career prospects. The work is interesting and varied offering the opportunity to join the healthcare team in safeguarding the nation's health. There is the opportunity to meet people from all walks of life and a choice of working environments and geographical locations.
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