Pharmacists Can Replace Drugs

In the framework of the implementation of Regulation of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia Number HK.02.02/Menkes/068/I/2010 concerning the Use of Generic Drugs in Health Care Facilities Government, Health Minister Endang Rahayu Sedyaningsih requires health workers to use generic drugs. 

 

Not only doctors, pharmacists also can replace drugs with generic drugs. Ministry of Health is now spreading circular letter to government hospitals, including the pharmacist. Pharmacists can replace prescription drugs with generic drugs that their quality is guaranteed. "Pharmacists can directly replace," said Endang. Allowed pharmacists to substitute drugs is certainly a challenge for professional pharmacists. On the one hand means that already there is a recognition of the health community, on the other pharmacist colleagues should always enhance his understanding of the drug in order to provide good service. 

 

Role of Pharmacists in implementing regulations HK.02.02/Menkes/068/I/2010 very large number, since between prescribing and availability of generic drugs like eggs and chicken. If not prescribed, then the producers see the market of generic drugs is less well so they do not provide them. Instead, doctors are reluctant to prescribe generic drugs for reasons not available. Government has rationalized the price for generic drugs available. 

 

Seven Star pharmacists

1. Care giver
pharmacists as service providers in the form of chemical, analytical, technical, according to the legislation. In providing services, pharmacists must interact with patients in individual or group. Pharmacists have to integrate its services on a sustainable health service system and pharmacy services produced should be high quality.

2. Decision-makers basing their work on pharmacists, cost-effective and efficient against the use of resources such as human resources, drugs, chemicals, equipment, procedures, services, etc.. To achieve these objectives the ability and skills of pharmacists need to be measured, then the results used as basis in determining the necessary education and training.

3. Communicator
pharmacists have an important position in dealing with patients and other health professions, therefore must have good communication skills. Communication includes verbal communication, nonverbal, listening and writing skills by using language as needed.

4. Leader
pharmacists are expected to have the ability to become leaders. Leadership is expected to include the courage to take decisions that empathy and effective, and the ability to communicate and manage the resolution.

5. Manager
pharmacists should be effective in manage resources (human, physical, budget) and information, also must be able to lead and lead others in the health care team. Pharmacists should respond to technological
progress and willing to share information on drug and matters relating to the drug.

6. Life-long learner
pharmacists should be pleased to learn from the college and ensure that the expertise and skills are always new (up-date) in professional practice. Pharmacists should also learn an effective way.

7. Teacher
pharmacists have a responsibility to educate future generations.

Pharmacist is a good career choice?

If you want to be one of the most important members of your community, become a pharmacist. Pharmacists to the rescue whenever we have a fever or headache, or when we have more serious medical needs. Pharmacy is a profession that provides many employment options for graduates. Pharmacists generally have various responsibilities: in addition to making the recipe, they run their own businesses. Hospital pharmacists provide medication and work together with physicians and other health professionals to implement drug therapy programs. Industrial pharmacists involved with the manufacture and distribution of medicinal products.

If you think this is a suitable career for you, be prepared for rigorous training at the university before you can open a practice. This rule applies worldwide. Many students may wonder whether the Australian qualifications is a good investment, considering that there are specific admission requirements in each country. And the answer is, it will be worth it. National borders within the pharmaceutical profession at this time the less, and the more countries that recognize the equality of Australian qualifications.

International students from places as far as Malaysia, Canada, Fiji, Hong Kong and Nepal have studied in Australia before making practices in the country of origin. To find out more, contact the institute official profession in the country you plan to work. Professional qualifications in pharmacy are available in most areas of Australia. However, only a few campuses that offer this field. This makes it difficult to enter, but also highly prestigious. Once you have completed the formal training element, you will begin to practice with supervision for one year. Students who wish to work together with the pharmacist to consider a pharmacy sales assistant or pharmacy technician, which requires no qualifications official.

If you wish, you can complete the certificate II, III or IV in the pharmaceutical community, which can increase your chances on the labor market. Postgraduate programs in this field are usually designed for people who already have a degree in this field. You can choose from a variety of graduate certificates and graduate diplomas, Masters, PhD and even professional doctorate. Pharmacy is a secure and interesting career. Use our Search function to find a list of Australian institutions offering qualifications in this field.