INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES

Pharmacists working in hospitals are valued members of multidisciplinary teams working with other health care professionals to improve patient outcomes. The Role of Hospital Pharmacist has been expanded from conventional role of drug procurement, distribution and dispensing to specialist clinical roles reflecting the increased complexity of modern medicines treatments. This involves advising clinicians and providing information on the pharmaceutical and therapeutic aspects of drug use and many pharmacists specialize in areas including radiopharmaceuticals; chemotherapy; and manufacturing of TPN and sterile formulations and research.  

Objectives of this course are to educate students about the role and responsibilities of Hospital Pharmacist. To understand polices regarding drug procurement, inventory control, distribution and dispensing. To provide them education regarding some special services offered by hospital pharmacist.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

-Apply their knowledge to prepare parenteral infusions for individual patient use.

-Acquire problem solving skills, and controlling incompatibilities during dispensing or administration to the patient.

-Chose rationally the optimal adjuvant used for delivery of the drug formula.

-Deal with scientific data and prepare reports to be discussed with instructors.

-Calculate the dosages for adults and pediatrics on scientific basis.

- Deal with therapeutic regimens for special categories of seriously ill patients.

- Command good skills to offer counseling to patients.

-Deal with radiopharmaceuticals efficiently.

READINGS:

1. Bukhari NI. Hospital Pharmacy. 1st Ed. Aziz Book Depot; 2000.

2. Hassan W. Hospital Pharmacy. 5th Ed. Lee &Febiger; 1986.

3. Stephen M. Hospital Pharmacy. 2nd Ed. Pharmaceutical Press; 2001.

DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEM OF EVALUATION (Exam, assignments etc.)

Sessional:    20   Presentation: 10   Report : 10 

Mid Term:     30   

Final exam:  50

CLASS TIMINGS:

Every Tuesday:

Regular: 08:00AM

Self Support: 11:30AM