PHAR119 - Pharmacy Practice Week 1 Notes

Community Pharmacy: Local pharmacies serving the public.
Chain Pharmacy: Corporately owned entities; at least five stores required for classification.
Independent Pharmacy: Unique store name; complete control over operations.
Banner Pharmacy: Independent but affiliated with a name; participates in centralized programs.
Franchise Pharmacy: Operates under a franchise model; franchisee may not own the store.
Clinic Pharmacy: Pharmacies within healthcare clinics for patient convenience.
Food Store Pharmacy: Located within supermarkets; employees follow head office directions.
Telepharmacy: Automated, remote service requiring affiliation with a physical pharmacy.
Central Fill Pharmacy: Supports community pharmacies by filling prescriptions and packaging.
Hospital Pharmacy: Supplies drugs and services for inpatient care; involved in clinical studies.

Pharmacist (RPh):
- Advises patients on drug use and counseling.
- Provides drug information to healthcare professionals.
- Monitors drug interactions and adapts prescriptions.
- Manages operations, hires staff, and oversees non-prescription sales.
Pharmacy Technician (RPhT):
- Performs technical checks and receives verbal orders (exceptions for controlled substances).
- Provides instructions for medical devices and assists under pharmacist supervision.
- Administers injections and supervises remote dispensing locations.

Oldest pharmacological documents from Ancient Near-East civilizations, notably Egypt and Mesopotamia.
Formula listing: Modern equivalents known as formularies.
Oldest known prescriptions date back to about 2000 B.C. in ancient Sumeria.

Rx Symbol: Represents prescriptions; origins uncertain, potentially linked to the Eye of Horus or abbreviation for "Recipe" (Latin for "Take").
Formulary: A comprehensive list of recipes and medications, historically significant in the profession.

Key Personnel: Pharmacists (RPh), Pharmacy Interns, Pharmacy Technicians (RPhT).
Considerations: Staffing issues; balance between overstaffing and understaffing essential for efficient operation.