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Pune : On behalf of Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Pharmacists Association, World Pharmacist Day  in the Y.C.M. Hospital. It was celebrated with enthusiasm in the hospital. On this occasion Dr. Health Medical Officer was the chief guest. Dr. Laxman Gophane and Additional Health Medical Officer and Head of Department Dr. Abhaychandra Dadewar was present.

 

The program was started by Dr. The lamp was lit by Laxman Gofane. In his guiding speech, Dr. Gofane said that the budget of the medical department of Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation has reached 600 crores. While expressing the need to control the budget, he praised the municipal health service. He said that 12,000 to 14,000 patients are examined every day, which underlines the importance of health department’s efficiency and service. He mentioned that everyone from the municipal administration to the ward boys and aunts has a role to play.

 

Dr. Explaining the important role of pharmacist, Abhay Chandra Dadewar said, “When a patient comes to you from a doctor, your behavior towards him is very important. That is why the patient comes to you with blessing or displeasure. So pharmacists should treat the patient with compassion, especially the young generation should seriously consider it.”

 

Pharmacist Shyam Chavan, Vasundhara Patil, M. A. Malik had a special presence. Statements were made by Deepak Kudale and Narayan Jaibhai, while foreword was presented by Shahaji Jamadar. Some dignitaries were felicitated on this occasion.

 

Rajesh Nikam, Abhijit Godge, Somnath Swamy, Shilpa Jagtap, Jagannath Birdkar, Swati Kale, Harshada Vanve, Tejashwi Khade expressed their feelings through poetry presentation.

 

Ganesh Darekar, Gajanan Gaikwad, and Vinod had special efforts for the successful organization of the event. Vote of thanks was given by Rajendra Gadekar. All the pharmacists of Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation attended the program in large numbers.

 

The role of a pharmacist in a hospital is multifaceted, playing a critical part in patient care and ensuring safe and effective medication use. Here are the key responsibilities:

 

1. Medication Management: Pharmacists oversee the storage, preparation, and dispensing of medications. They ensure that medications are given in the correct dosages and in the right forms (e.g., tablets, injections).

 

2. Patient Safety: They monitor for potential drug interactions, allergies, or side effects and ensure that medications prescribed are safe for individual patients, especially those with complex conditions.

 

3. Clinical Consultation: Hospital pharmacists work closely with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers to recommend the best drug therapies, adjust dosages, and provide advice on alternative medications.

 

4. Patient Education: They educate patients about their medications, including how to take them, possible side effects, and the importance of adherence to the prescribed regimen.

 

5. Compounding: In some cases, hospital pharmacists prepare special formulations of drugs that are not commercially available, tailored to a patient’s specific needs.

 

6. Medication Policy Development: Pharmacists help establish and enforce policies on medication usage, including formularies, to ensure cost-effective and evidence-based practices in the hospital.

 

7. Clinical Trials and Research: They may be involved in clinical research, including the development and testing of new drugs, and ensuring ethical and safe medication practices in trials.

 

8. Quality Assurance: Hospital pharmacists monitor medication supply, quality, and expiration dates to avoid the use of ineffective or harmful drugs. They also conduct medication error reviews to improve safety protocols.

 

Their role is crucial in achieving optimal therapeutic outcomes and enhancing overall patient care in hospitals….ake this news in marathi

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