The Hospital Pharmacist: A Key Player in the Healthcare System
The School of Pharmacy trains the pharmacists of tomorrow through various programs, includingthe internship program, a track that leads to careers in hospital pharmacy and medical biology. Each year, approximately 30% of our students choose this path, thereby committing to a career in a hospital setting and contributing to patient care within healthcare facilities.
Working within healthcare facilities, the hospital pharmacist plays a vital role in patient care. Responsible for managing, ensuring the safety of, and optimizing medication regimens, he or she works closely with medical and nursing teams. His or her duties include, in particular:
- The distribution of medications and medical devices to hospital departments.
- Validation of treatment protocols to ensure the effectiveness and safety of treatments.
- Participation in clinical research protocols and the development of new treatments.
- Pharmaceutical care for patients, particularly those with chronic conditions or undergoing complex treatments…
Get a glimpse into the daily life of a hospital pharmacist in this video produced by the School of Pharmacy at the pharmacy departments of the Nîmes University Hospital.
The School of Pharmacy aims to showcase the wide range of career opportunities available to pharmacy students. With this in mind, we are launching a series of videos highlighting various professions in the field.
Coming soon: the community pharmacist, the research pharmacist, the pharmaceutical executive, and the medical biologist...