DRUG SAFETY OFFICER
Pharmacovigilance is an area focusing on monitoring drug safety. A pharmacist working as a drug safety officer liaises regularly with government and industry bodies, consumers and other healthcare professionals. Their responsibilities include receiving and processing reports of adverse drug events and conducting regular conciliation with health authorities. They use their skills and qualifications to ensure the public has access to safe and reliable medications.
HOSPITAL PHARMACIST
Hospital pharmacy involves a lot of collaboration as you find yourself working closely with a team of other healthcare professionals, including doctors and nurses, to provide the best care for patients. Working as a hospital pharmacist helps you develop valuable skills that are highly sought after in other pharmacy settings. Many pharmacists will spend some part of their career in a hospital environment.
PAIN MANAGEMENT EDUCATOR AND CONSULTANT
Chronic and acute pain are fascinating areas to work in. Pain management is a constantly evolving field that encompasses many areas of treatment, not just pharmacy and pain medications. Pharmacists work with patients to manage their medications and coordinate other forms of treatment.
PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISOR
Pharmacists have knowledge, skills and experience that can contribute to advisory roles, both for the government as well as non-government institutions, such as health funds and private hospitals. The range of possible roles in this area is extensive, including medicines access, public health, developing eHealth services and more.
REGULATORY AFFAIRS ASSOCIATE
Working in regulation involves ensuring the appropriate licensing of and legal compliance by pharmaceutical and medical products. Following this career path, you are involved in ensuring that a company’ s products comply with regulations and legislation.
RESEARCHER / ACADEMIC
Many students find their passion for research while studying and go on to make a career of exploring and developing ideas in pharmacy. Through research and evaluation, pharmacists can make a huge practical difference to health policy and services. Common research areas for pharmacy graduates include pharmacy practice, pharmacotherapy, drug discovery, toxicology, clinical sciences, public health and many more.
PRIMARY CARE PHARMACIST
A practice pharmacist doesn’ t dispense medicines. Instead, they work within a general medical practice to deliver direct support to general practitioners, practice nurses, and patients. They can often give more time and attention to individual cases, providing quality care and specialised services such as smoking cessation.
Monash’ s innovative pharmacy curriculum particularly impressed me. The program fostered a strong foundation in self-directed learning, equipping us with the skills to become resourceful and independent practitioners. This approach encouraged critical thinking and instilled a lifelong habit of seeking out new knowledge and solutions.”
TAN XUAN YING
Bachelor of Pharmacy( Honours)
Pharmacist, Chemist Warehouse Cairns, Australia Pain management educator and consultant
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