The pharmacy profession is not only a lucrative career, but a vastly growing field of medical practice. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2015), the median annual wage for Pharmacists was $122,230 in May 2016. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $87,120, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $157,950. An article entitled, “A Looming Joblessness Crisis for New Pharmacy Graduates and the Implications It Holds for the Academy”, written by Dr. Daniel L. Brown, projects that by 2020 there will be a need for approximately 417,000 pharmacists (Brown, 2013). Pharmacists are healthcare professionals who are highly skilled in medications and how they interact with the body, fight disease and improve overall health. When considering …show more content…
Often times when thinking about government agencies, being employed by different branches of the military is the first thing that comes to mind. Not only does working for the military as a Pharmacist provide many benefits, but as a student Pharmacist, individuals are able to reap similar benefits to help with the cost of their education. For example, the United States Navy offers a Health Services Collegiate Program (HSCP) which provides a monthly salary while a student is in school, a housing allowance, and additional benefits that can help support and pay for tuition while finishing school (Navy, 2013). If helping those serving our country isn’t appealing enough, one of the most enticing aspects of working as an active duty Pharmacist in the military is the ability to retire in just 20 years with full …show more content…
Veterinary pharmacists also play an important role as drug therapy consultants often being called upon to design dosage regimens for various types of patients. In order to be maximally effective in this setting, the veterinary pharmacist must combine knowledge of drug chemistry, pharmacology, and toxicology with an understanding of those unique anatomic, metabolic, and behavioral aspects that exist for each species of animal (Caprile, 1989). Several universities offer residencies in the field of veterinary pharmacy to those who have completed their general pharmacy degree (Kramer, 2017). These residency programs can be completed in two years. Veterinary pharmacy provides an exciting change to the field of pharmacy, especially when an individual has an affinity for
Med-Pharmex Incorporated is known nationally and abroad as a pharmaceutical manufacturer of animal-related products. Before gaining fame worldwide, the business began its journey to success as a small lab in 1983, which slowly grew over time. Since then, the company maintains its main goal, and that is to produce drugs that promote the health of companion animals, such as dogs, cats, and horses, as well as food-producing animals, such as pork and chickens. To ensure legal responsibility, the company’s manufacturing process is examined by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Med-Pharmex works closely with veterinary clinics who purchase their life-saving drugs and represent them in the market. Despite manufacturing drugs, the
Susan Goodby and Robert Goodby v. VETPHRAM, Inc. d/b/a BCP Veterinary Pharmacy, Valerie Yankauskas, D.V.M., Paula Yankauskas,
Simon, C. J., Negrusa, S., & Warner, J. T. (2009, October). Educational Benefits and Military Service: An Analysis of Enlistment, Reenlistment, and Veterans' Benefit Usage 1991-2005 (ISSN 0095-2583). Western Economic Association International.
"A young man who does not have what it takes to perform military service is not likely to have what it takes to make a living." When joining the military you must perform your best to protect our country. Tons of men and women around the world fight for the country and make a career out of it. There are three major branches and many different jobs to go with each one. Each have many specific tasks. (Robbie Hughes Interview)
In America, it has become a battle to earn a high paying job to cope with the expenses of a typical American. It has become even more of a battle for some people to afford medical prescriptions to keep healthy. Health becomes a crucial issue when discussed among people. No matter what, at one point or another, everyone is going to stand as a victim of the pharmaceutical industry. The bottom line is Americans are paying excessive amounts of money for medical prescriptions. Health-Care spending in the U.S. rose a stunning 9.3% in 2002, which is the greatest increase for the past eleven years. (Steele 46) Many pharmaceutical companies are robbing their clients by charging extreme rates for their products.
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Many people have lost their pets and close family members because there is no way to get the help or medical attention that the animal so desperately needed. Every day in the United States, veterinarians are working hard to save animal’s lives. People will always continue to want and to breed pets. Therefore, to help and cure all these pets, a steady stream of veterinarians will be needed for many years to come. Over the years, the requirements and processes to becoming a veterinarian have changed. To become a successful veterinarian one must complete all necessary education and on the job training, be friendly and love animals, and have a burning passion to help both the pet and the pet owner.
When it comes to feeling like pain, hunger, and thirst, “a rat is a pig is a dog is a boy” (Monagle 1). In other words, animals feel pleasure and pain in much the same way as humans. And while this is a major focus of the fight against animal experimentation, this is extremely helpful to the medical testing community. Because of this, we are able to very effectively see how animals react when given said drug. Effects like aggressive or hostile behavior, changes in mood, insomnia, involuntary tics and twitching, itching, and nervousness are very common when it comes to drug use. Consequently, we have to be able to use animal testing to make sure we don’t give humans these drugs without them knowing of these possible side
Pharmacists have a very tedious job because it requires a lot of attention to detail. Pharmacists dispense drugs and provide information to the patients about medication. Not only do they provide information to patients about side effects, but also they inform physicians of the ever-changing selection of drugs and dosage. Weighing, measuring, mixing drugs, finding the identity and purity, and strength of medications is also an important part of the job. Pharmacists must be sure not to dispense drugs that will have a negative reaction to the other medications that the patient may already be taking. Pharmacists work in clean, well-lighted, and well-ventilated areas. They work with dangerous materials and sterile pharmaceutical products, which require them to wear gloves and masks. Many full time, salaried pharmacists work at least about forty hours per week. Community pharmacists research and dispense information and help for diabetes, asthma, smoking cessation, and high blood pressure....
Using cats and dogs we can predict the likely harmful effects of chemicals on human health. Although the usefulness of animal models has to be judged case to case as genetically dogs are only 84% similar to humans and cats 90%. A great deal of animal experimentation has been misleading and resulted in either withholding of drugs which subsequently were found to be highly beneficial to humans, or released drugs which were thought to be harmless on animals but caused ill effects in humans. We must consider the negative effects on the animals as well; their wellbeing is at risk and may be effected by conditions during handling, breeding, restraint and housing. This can cause stress, shown in weight loss, behaviour changes, and increased levels of certain hormones.
The importance of the becoming a pharmacist should not be about what the career can give a person in monetary value or the amount of accolades one receives. Instead, the career should be about saving and improving human lives and serving the public. Pharmacists keep people healthy, make them feel better, and try to help the public live longer and happier lives as long as possible. From small infant children to the elderly, everyone needs pharmaceutical care. Sometimes it can be a matter of life and death if medication is not available to the public. Pharmacy as a career would be a wise decision if a person could withstand the amount of education the profession entails.
Mandatory military service is a course to make a fit and capable citizen. First of all, military service can help one's character . More specifically it gives good tools so that people can work well in a team, be more organized in everyday event and good discipline. Secondly, it can offer education to people in need. Furthermore it will help people in bad neighbourhoods or is living trough a thought time and give those without the means to be in a home and have a job. Thirdly but not least mandatory military service could be looked at as a dept owed to one's country, loved ones who are protected if ever needed and most important to our right to democracy.
Another goal of behavioral pharmacology is to develop animal behavioral models to screen chemical compounds with therapeutic potentials. Scientists who are studying this field typically use small animals to study psychotherapeutic drugs such as antipsychotics, antidepressants and anxiolytics, and drugs of abuse such as nicotine, cocaine, methamphetamine. [6]
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Like every career, pharmacists have certain qualities and skills. I feel that I fit many qualities of pharmacists, including an attention to detail, communication skills, and science and mathematic skills. I have also been a perfectionist, paying attention to each detail of my work. This is what helped me stay organized throughout high school, and earn a 4.021 cumulative GPA. Pharmacists must be detail-orientated to ensure their patients receive the right dosage, amount, and type of medication. An error in this could harm the patient, therefore breaking the Hippocratic oath. Furthermore, a pharmacist must pay attention to the patient’s other prescriptions and medical history to avoid any negative reactions. Next, I have earned strong customer service and communication skills from my job at Fareway Food Stores. Since I earned this job in May 2012, I have made it one of my goals to assist and brighten the day of my customers. As a pharmacist, I would need strong communication skills with my patients to fit them with the best prescription possible. Additionally, I would counsel them on the directions of their mediation, any potential side affects, and how to add new medications into their lifestyle with the least amount of stress. Apart from my patients, I would have to communicate my with pharmacy technicians and any interns I may have, as well as insurance companies. Lastly, I feel I have natural abilities in science and mathematics. I