The unit covers the issues and concepts associated with professional pharmacy activities and clinical pharmacy practice. The emphasis is predominantly, but not exclusively, oriented toward community pharmacy practice.
Topics include:
Students will become familiar with treating common conditions such as:
The practical component covers prescription dispensing, drug interactions, and consumer counselling. Students will complete 35 hours Pharmacy In Challenging Environments placement activity during the semester.
Prescribed Text - COMMUNITY PHARMACY: SYMPTOMS, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
Prescribed Text - Symptoms in the pharmacy guide to management of common illness