NEED OF IMPROVEMENT IN PHARMACEUTICAL EDUCATION

Abstract

The natural sciences simply do not provide adequate tools or perspective. They need to be supplemented with knowledge from disciplines that deals with people and system. The social development has always been closely interlinked with healthcare achievements. Therefore Pharmacy education and practice has significant impact on health improvement of nation. The pharmacist represent the third largest professional group in the world which works in community a member of healthcare team and have special responsibilities for safe use of medicines. In India, profession of Pharmacy is yet to boom to its fullest extent. Here Pharmacist performs job of mere drug seller only and does not practice Pharmacy independently. In developed countries in addition to traditional dispensing Pharmacist monitor the health and progress of patient and provide patient care outcomes and accordingly their education curriculum is designed. This paper seeks a need for professional and social change in pharmaceutical education system for achieving the desired status of pharmacist in our country. The standard of education must be evaluated for strengthening of education and profession.