The hospital pharmacist: a key player in the healthcare system

The School of Pharmacy trains the pharmacists of tomorrow through various programs, includingthe internship track, which prepares students for careers in hospital pharmacy and clinical laboratory science. Each year, approximately 30% of our students choose this path, committing themselves to a career in a hospital setting and contributing to patient care within healthcare facilities.

Working within healthcare facilities, hospital pharmacists play a vital role in patient care. Responsible for managing, ensuring the safety of, and optimizing drug therapies, they work closely with medical and nursing staff. Their 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 Nîmes University Hospital.

The School of Pharmacy aims to highlight the wide range of career opportunities available to pharmacy students. With this in mind, we are launching a series of videos showcasing various professions in the field.

Coming soon: community pharmacists, research pharmacists, pharmaceutical industry professionals, and medical biologists...