Category: Pharmacy

  • Heath Care  Impact on Pharmaceutical Companies

    Table of Contents Introduction Impact of PPACA on Pharmaceutical Industry Time for Financial Responsibility and Accountability Conclusion References Introduction The signing of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Public Law 111-148 (H.R. 3590) (PPACA) into law by President Obama on March 23, 2010, had implications on the entire medical fraternity. According to King (2010),…

  • Certification, Licensure, and Registration of Pharmacy Technicians

    Table of Contents Certification Requirements Registration Procedure Licensure Features Conclusion References Working in the healthcare industry as a pharmacy technician has different requirements for candidates for this position. In particular, an employee is to provide confirmed training in this profile, have the necessary documents allowing him or her to do this type of activity, and…

  • Comparison of the Pharmacy Laws

    Table of Contents Scope of the Laws Mediation Features Conclusion References Hundreds of pharmacies operating in the country have clearly regulated conditions for the provision of services to the population and comply with specific standards dictated by the relevant legislation. With consumers free to access most drugs, control over pharmacy operations is an essential aspect…

  • Virginia State Board of Pharmacy vs. Virginia Citizens Consumer Council

    Summary of the Case Representing prescription drug customers, Virginia Citizens Consumer Council opposed a policy enacted by Virginia state that made it unlawful for the approved pharmacists to promote their drug costs. On plea from an opposing verdict by a three-judge District Court board, USA Supreme Court gave Virginia State Board of Pharmacy appraisal. The…

  • Virginia State Board of Pharmacy vs. Virginia Citizens Consumer Council

    Summary of the Case Representing prescription drug customers, Virginia Citizens Consumer Council opposed a policy enacted by Virginia state that made it unlawful for the approved pharmacists to promote their drug costs. On plea from an opposing verdict by a three-judge District Court board, USA Supreme Court gave Virginia State Board of Pharmacy appraisal. The…

  • Database Design Proposal for Pharmaceutical Products

    Table of Contents Project Problem and Terms Identifying the Users Data Collection Goals and Objectives Steps to Meet Goals and Objectives Potential Problems Value of the Project References Project Problem and Terms In hospital settings, one of the major concerns to administering boards is pharmaceutical product management and utilization. According to recent studies, one of…

  • The Environmental Condition of the Global Pharmaceutical Industry

    Introduction Pharmaceutical industry presently undergoes a sluggish growth with the intensification of pricing policies, sluggish growth of prescription drugs. This trend led to increased competition in the generic drugs market. The global health market is expected to have a single digit market growth through 2014 (Zacks Equity Research, 2011). One reason for this is the…

  • Computerized Provider Order Entry in Pharmacology

    Table of Contents Example Personal Experience Conclusion References Information technology has experienced significant leaps in its capabilities and operational capacity in recent years, making it a vital adoption in the healthcare system and practice. Computerized information systems are now the backbone of hospital operations, supporting clinical and administrative tasks conducted by staff. Technology has endless…

  • Pharmacogenetics Characteristics and Development

    Pharmacogenetics is a relatively young branch of medical science, but it is supposed to have significant potential when it comes to the effectiveness of treatment methods and attempts to make responses to various diseases more individualized. As the term suggests, the scientific branch in question studies the way that genes affect the action of various…

  • New Pharmaceuticals and Their Path to the Market

    When a new pharmaceutical is invented, several steps need to be taken in order for it to be brought to the market. Effectively marketing is an essential process, which is preceded by primarily drug development and drug manufacturing. It is very important to find just the right chemicals that will be able to pass all…