12. MEDICATION ERRORS AND DRUG INTERACTIONS
MEDICATION ERRORS AND DRUG INTERACTIONS Medication Error: Preventable mistake leading to improper medication use May result in patient harm Can occur…
11. PHARMACOVIGILANCE
PHARMACOVIGILANCE Introduction to Pharmacovigilance: Science of monitoring the safety of medicines Derived from: Pharmacon (drug) + Vigilare (to keep watch) Focuses…
10. POISONING
POISONING AND POISON INFORMATION CENTRES Definition of Poisoning: Types of Poisoning Ingested Poisoning: Inhaled Poisoning: Food Poisoning: Injected Poisoning: Insecticide Poisoning:…
9. CLINICAL LABORATORY TESTS USED IN THE EVALUATION OF DISEASE STATES – SIGNIFICANCE AND INTERPRETATION OF TEST RESULTS
CLINICAL LABORATORY TESTS Introduction: Collection of blood, urine, or tissue samples Analysis using laboratory equipment Interpretation for disease diagnosis Types of…
8. CLINICAL PHARMACY
INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL PHARMACY Definition: A branch of pharmacy concerned with patient care and rational drug use Involves active participation of…
7. APPLICATION OF COMPUTERS IN HOSPITAL PHARMACY PRACTICE
APPLICATIONS OF COMPUTERS IN HOSPITAL PHARMACY Computers are widely used in hospital pharmacy due to increasing information needs, requirement for online…
6. RADIO PHARMACEUTICALS
RADIO PHARMACEUTICALS Radio pharmaceuticals are medicinal compounds that contain radioactive substances. The radioactive component emits radiation, while the drug component targets…
5. COMPOUNDING IN HOSPITALS
COMPOUNDING AND IV ADMIXTURES IN HOSPITALS Compounding in Hospitals: Compounding is the process in which a pharmacist mixes, combines, or modifies…
4. DRUG DISTRIBUTION
DRUG DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IN HOSPITAL Introduction to Drug Distribution: Drug distribution is the process of supplying medicines from the hospital pharmacy…
3. SUPPLY CHAIN AND INVENTORY CONTROL
Supply Chain and Inventory Control Introduction: Supply chain and inventory control are essential management concepts in pharmacy practice, hospital pharmacy, and…