A pharmacist is a healthcare professional with a mission of public service. The following paragraphs will give you a view into the life of a pharmacist. These details are compiled from an induction course conducted at the Central Pharmacy Boonefaes-Cadiou, located at Courrières. The goal of this six-week internship was to explore the profession in its entirety- the scientific, human and the management perspectives.
As I walked into the pharmacy, I was greeted by a wide retail space with four counters and an orthopedics room. There are four other pharmacies that are established in Courrieres. Apart from the above, there is a reserve room upstairs.
[...] In that case, they are sent for a pharmaceutical analysis to check if the dosage is adequate and there are no drug interactions. If there is a problem in deciphering the prescription, the prescriber is contacted. Thus, quality assurance is strictly adhered to. There are two types of order, the Ordinance Classic and the Ordinance dual zone. The latter is reserved for patients with chronic illness and whose treatment is reimbursed completely by Social Security Dispensing the drugs To dispense the drugs, a specific protocol is followed. [...]
[...] Other activities of the pharmacy Apart from the above-mentioned activities, the pharmacy also has an orthopedics section and a home for patients. The pharmacy works with two laboratories, Radiant and Gibaud for its restraint and maintenance affairs. With regard to the home for patients, there are hospital beds, wheelchairs and other equipments. For those who are immobile, counseling sessions are provided so that they do not lose their vigor and can slowly get back to their routine. Code of conduct and ethics Pharmacists must follow a code of conduct with patients with other health professionals and the general public. [...]
[...] The world of drugs The drug supply The pharmacy works with three suppliers - OCP, being the main supplier, Health Alliance and Boron being the others. The order placement for Boiron is done in the afternoon, either by phone or over the Internet. The drug is then sent the next day. Regarding OCP and Health Alliance, there are two orders everyday. Once delivered, verification of the drugs is essential. They are compared with the medicine boxes and a second check is done with the order sheet. [...]
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