Pharmacy, according to the Oxford dictionary is: a shop/store, or part of one, that sells medicines and drugs; a place in a hospital where medicines are prepared; the study of how to prepare medicines and drugs.

Talking about the heart in this context, it simply means the most important part of something. Yes, a Doctor does the diagnoses but without using the Pharmacy, his/her diagnoses if of no use; the Nurse also does his/her nursing but, in almost all cases makes use of the Pharmacy product; the Pathologist(Dr.)/lab. Scientist carries out his/her test and without gracing the Pharmacy, no meaningful progress is done on health; and so also to others.

The Pharmacist produces the drugs/medicines which is very useful in the health profession. Take away the Pharmacy in the hospital and other health allied entity and the it will be as good as a consultancy arena.



Above all, the various health professionals must join hands to make a meaningful progress. Every proffession is useful

#peace

Brother, if pharmacists decides to go on strike too, e go bad oooo. Buh our 'oju anu' dey kill us. We've been far too undermined in this country.

Imagine all community pharmacies been closed, hospital pharmacies closed too, the worst part, we close down the industries too, close down the drug distribution channels at Idumota, Lagos Island and Ilupeju(for a start). We'll leave them to the mercy of the Igbo(fake) boys..

It won't be fair, as more lives will be lost than u can think, but then maybe Nigerians will begin to value pharmacists.

adeola_drg: Brother, if pharmacists decides to go on strike too, e go bad oooo. Buh our 'oju anu' dey kill us. We've been far too undermined in this country.

Imagine all community pharmacies been closed, hospital pharmacies closed too, the worst part, we close down the industries too, close down the drug distribution channels at Idumota, Lagos Island and Ilupeju(for a start). We'll leave them to the mercy of the Igbo(fake) boys..

It won't be fair, as more lives will be lost than u can think, but then maybe Nigerians will begin to value pharmacists.

true talk! If only they knw the role of pharmacist, they go dy comot cap.

I feel we are really undre apperciated.

Truly, we are under appreciated today, but I can assure you that the future is rosy, just keep up your good work

Truly, we are under appreciated today, but I can assure you that the future is rosy, let's just keep up our good work, no wonder we are called men of honour....the heart,yes I couldn't agree less!!!

Yes, I see a great future for the pharmacy profession.

Samgreguc: Yes, I see a great future for the pharmacy profession.

bright future seen ought 2be accompanied with strong determination

Shady3: bright future seen ought 2be accompanied with strong determination

yea man!

Pls Sir's i have an issue...A Frd of Mine went to a pharmacy shop to lay her complaint abt Constant Stomach ache & She waz.also..Vomiting..a counting drug waz administrred to her..afta using d drug, she complained of severe pain, she later went bk to d chemist where she bought d drug, bt on gettin dere d lady apologised to her dat she wrongly administered d drug tinking dat she want to use it for abortion...
The problem nw is dat shez feeling pain slightly in her tommy...:
and pls wat d medical implication...

Reply needed asap....tanks

olatunji21: Pls Sir's i have an issue...A Frd of Mine went to a pharmacy shop to lay her complaint abt Constant Stomach ache & She waz.also..Vomiting..a counting drug waz administrred to her..afta using d drug, she complained of severe pain, she later went bk to d chemist where she bought d drug, bt on gettin dere d lady apologised to her dat she wrongly administered d drug tinking dat she want to use it for abortion...
The problem nw is dat shez feeling pain slightly in her tommy...:
and pls wat d medical implication...

Reply needed asap....tanks

A pharmacy shop or a chemist? And what drug was she given? Wasn't there a pharmacist in the shop?

olatunji21: Pls Sir's i have an issue...A Frd of Mine went to a pharmacy shop to lay her complaint abt Constant Stomach ache & She waz.also..Vomiting..a counting drug waz administrred to her..afta using d drug, she complained of severe pain, she later went bk to d chemist where she bought d drug, bt on gettin dere d lady apologised to her dat she wrongly administered d drug tinking dat she want to use it for abortion...
The problem nw is dat shez feeling pain slightly in her tommy...:
and pls wat d medical implication...

Reply needed asap....tanks

Know the difference between a pharmacy and a chemist. Don't just got to any quack for drugs. Go see a doctor first next time.

caukerzee: Know the difference between a pharmacy and a chemist. Don't just got to any quack for drugs. Go see a doctor first next time.

appreciated Bro

adeola_drg:

A pharmacy shop or a chemist? And what drug was she given? Wasn't there a pharmacist in the shop?

a pharmacist accordin to her...

olatunji21:
a pharmacist accordin to her...

The person who sold the drug was definitely one of those mere salesgirls and that's another huge problem when it comes to pharmacies. It's ur right to av a pharmacist attend to u whenever u step in. Its ur right to wait or ask for his phone number when he is not around. Moreover, what drug was she given?

caukerzee: Know the difference between a pharmacy and a chemist. Don't just got to any quack for drugs. Go see a doctor first next time.

na true o bt, na every case dem dey see doctor first?

Samgreguc:
na true o bt, na every case dem dey see doctor first?

Not all. Just saying this because most Nigerians do not know the use of pharmacist. If you ask the average Nigerian who a pharmacist is, he'll tell you it's someone who sells drugs. So for a case this serious, it's advisable one sees a doctor first. Not it all cases of course.

i dnt knw her condition presently Cus dere av been brk in Communication Since Morning...Her fone kept ringing bt nt picked...I fear for her...

Samgreguc:
na true o bt, na every case dem dey see doctor first?

that stomach pain could be due to peptic ulcer, intestinal colic, typhoid perforation, biliary colic, panceatitis, appendicitis, merckel's diverticulitis, hepatitis, splenic rupture, or any cause of peritonitis.........

In fact, the list is endless!!!

Thats why you have to see a doctor first.......

That's true sir, but as a matter of urgency and discomfort, antispasmodic drugs or buscopan could be given to such patient on sight. Secnidazole is usually given too, tho I don't know the modus operandi yet.

Considering the availability of pharmacists and the otherwise for doctors( I dispensed for a woman last week at 6pm and she said she had been in the hospital since 9am). Now tell me how such patient would be able to cope when undergoing a traumatic and painful illness. The pharmacist is the only health professional u don't need an appointment to see, u don't pay to see him either. The most easily accessible healthcare professional they say, plus he's also trained and knows when to refer u to a physician. I've seen pharmacists do on-sight referral, its no biggie. There's enough space in the sky for us all to soar, God's blessings.

adeola_drg: That's true sir, but as a matter of urgency and discomfort, antispasmodic drugs or buscopan could be given to such patient on sight. Secnidazole is usually given too, tho I don't know the modus operandi yet.

Considering the availability of pharmacists and the otherwise for doctors( I dispensed for a woman last week at 6pm and she said she had been in the hospital since 9am). Now tell me how such patient would be able to cope when undergoing a traumatic and painful illness. The pharmacist is the only health professional u don't need an appointment to see, u don't pay to see him either. The most easily accessible healthcare professional they say, plus he's also trained and knows when to refer u to a physician. I've seen pharmacists do on-sight referral, its no biggie. There's enough space in the sky for us all to soar, God's blessings.

On point tho

Lagusta:

that stomach pain could be due to peptic ulcer, intestinal colic, typhoid perforation, biliary colic, panceatitis, appendicitis, merckel's diverticulitis, hepatitis, splenic rupture, or any cause of peritonitis.........

In fact, the list is endless!!!

Thats why you have to see a doctor first.......

okey!

Lagusta:

that stomach pain could be due to peptic ulcer, intestinal colic, typhoid perforation, biliary colic, panceatitis, appendicitis, merckel's diverticulitis, hepatitis, splenic rupture, or any cause of peritonitis.........

In fact, the list is endless!!!

Thats why you have to see a doctor first.......

Thanks Sir..A test waz conducted & d result is still Pending..She's been admitted since Ystaday....

As 4 d Stomach pain i suspect dat PEPTIC ULCER u made mention of bcause dere is no time she ever had appetite..(She's Like i dnt feel lyk eating)..

adeola_drg: That's true sir, but as a matter of urgency and discomfort, antispasmodic drugs or buscopan could be given to such patient on sight. Secnidazole is usually given too, tho I don't know the modus operandi yet.

Considering the availability of pharmacists and the otherwise for doctors( I dispensed for a woman last week at 6pm and she said she had been in the hospital since 9am). Now tell me how such patient would be able to cope when undergoing a traumatic and painful illness. The pharmacist is the only health professional u don't need an appointment to see, u don't pay to see him either. The most easily accessible healthcare professional they say, plus he's also trained and knows when to refer u to a physician. I've seen pharmacists do on-sight referral, its no biggie. There's enough space in the sky for us all to soar, God's blessings.

okey.

olatunji21:
Thanks Sir..A test waz conducted & d result is still Pending..She's been admitted since Ystaday....

As 4 d Stomach pain i suspect dat PEPTIC ULCER u made mention of bcause dere is no time she ever had appetite..(She's Like i dnt feel lyk eating)..

Okay, which test was that??

And concerning peptic ulcer, is the pain general or located on one side, and if on one side, where exactly?? Upper or lower, right or left.....

Happy new year

adeola_drg: That's true sir, but as a matter of urgency and discomfort, antispasmodic drugs or buscopan could be given to such patient on sight. Secnidazole is usually given too, tho I don't know the modus operandi yet.

Considering the availability of pharmacists and the otherwise for doctors( I dispensed for a woman last week at 6pm and she said she had been in the hospital since 9am). Now tell me how such patient would be able to cope when undergoing a traumatic and painful illness. The pharmacist is the only health professional u don't need an appointment to see, u don't pay to see him either. The most easily accessible healthcare professional they say, plus he's also trained and knows when to refer u to a physician. I've seen pharmacists do on-sight referral, its no biggie. There's enough space in the sky for us all to soar, God's blessings.

did u first study pharmacology or u went to health tech bfre proceding to B.Pharm?

nouveaux:
did u first study pharmacology or u went to health tech bfre proceding to B.Pharm?

Nah.. I only did bch @ Covenant b4 I ported. I guess I av loads of community pharmacy experience which helps me a lot. Same to you bro.

adeola_drg:

Nah.. I only did bch @ Covenant b4 I ported. I guess I av loads of community pharmacy experience which helps me a lot. Same to you bro.

ohhhh, kudos, u be baba o.

Lets try and revive this thread back to life.



Tag-adeoladrg,nouveaux,sisiafrika,samgreguc,lagusta and other pharmacist

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You don't want to get us started.. Mr kunle, abeg come osuth make we talk..