Pharmacy

Pharmacists are the experts in drug discovery, development, preparation and usage of medicines. They are both professional scientists and qualified healthcare practitioners. Pharmacists work in hospitals, in the community and in the pharmaceutical industry but also in a wide variety or other role including academia, regulatory affairs, primary care and the armed forces. They promote the safe and effective use of medicines and ensure quality patient care. Often, pharmacists are the first point of information on medicines for the public and other healthcare professionals, and must be excellent communicators.