History of Pharmacy

Opiates

________ are naturally occurring chemicals found in a chemical plant ex: morphine.

Early pharmacies

________ were known as apothecaries.

Technicians duties

________: Prepare prescriptions and compound specialty medications.

Pharmacists

________ can also specialize in such areas such as anticoagulation and pharmokinetic services, oncology, pediatrics, geriatrics and compounding.

Opiates are naturally occurring chemicals found in a chemical plant ex

morphine

PTCB

Pharmacy tech certification board

Doctor of pharmacy degree (PharmD)

required for U.S pharmacists and passing the NABP exam covering individuals pharmacists state pharmacy law

Technicians duties

Prepare prescriptions and compound specialty medications

Hospital (inpatient pharmacy) duties

Supply floor stock, prepare parenteral medications

Community pharmacy

pharmacists required to counsel patients; technicians trusted to provide the best care by filling the correct medication