A Pharmacist deals exclusively with each and every aspect of Drugs - Research and Development on new drug molecule, R&D for better formulation, synthesis of drug, extraction and formulation of drugs of natural origin, studies of drugs for biological activity, safety, regulatory affairs, patents & IPR issues, patient care etc. etc.
A Pharmacist can undertake job in India or abroad, in government institutions, (R&D labs, drug regulatory organizations, big hospitals, manufacturing units, etc.) in private sector (manufacturing, R&D dept., packaging, quality control, marketing, distribution channels), self business including operating distribution channels or manufacturing, franchise business, contract manufacturing, repacking etc. publishing or in academics.
Science is an evolving branch and Pharmacy is no exception. Newer and newer branches of pharmacy are emerging and getting recognition in the society such as community Pharmacy, Nuclear Pharmacy etc.
Most note worthy aspect of Pharmacy as a profession is that unemployment word for any Pharmacy graduate or Diploma holder is unheard of.
Pharmacists abroad are assigned greater job responsibility and are considered integral part of health care system and are given the same importance as a Physician or Nursing staff. This aspect and monetary benefits attracts Pharmacists form India to pursue overseas careers. Besides job, many students leave the country to pursue academics i.e. MS, MBA, Ph. D. or Post Doctoral Research.
Overall, if we compare career options of Pharmacy Profession, it can be concluded that there is no dearth of jobs for a Pharmacist. There is no limit to the growth and emoluments. With increasing population standard of living is on the rise and People have started taking interest in issues related to health, hence demand of a Pharmacist will keep on increasing. |
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