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Sticking with my Pocco F8 ultra thank you

Bad debt .. loan app otilor. There has to be some kinda threshold to these loans

Ode.
While I appreciate the emphasis on the complexity of disease-related discussions, this perspective underestimates the rigorous training and clinical expertise of pharmacists and other paramedical professionals.

Pharmacists possess in-depth knowledge of pharmacodynamics, drug interactions, and therapeutic management—often serving as the primary experts when multiple medications are involved. Paramedics, meanwhile, routinely make critical, time-sensitive decisions in high-stakes environments based on pathophysiology, diagnostics, and emergency protocols.

Dismissing their capabilities overlooks the specialized, evidence-based contributions these professionals make daily to patient care. Robust interdisciplinary dialogue benefits from recognizing, rather than diminishing, their trained competencies.

AceNY:
Posts like this appear well intended....but unfortunately they deceive the populace.

The OP should focus on his profession and stop offering misleading health information on Nairaland.

The Depth, precision and accuracy and robustness of knowledge required for discussion about Diseases is frequently beyond the training of the Pharmacists and other Paramedic professionals.

They should not come to a prestigious forum like Nairaland to mis inform people

True.. very true indeed. But everybody in Nigeria wants to cross to the other

Is that so .. I go come read am so

She might not mean men as a gender.. but men as a race... Which would include both gender.. I'll recommend you ask her directly sha to clarify

Godbless America..

I hope dey see this post and bring me over

Hehehe.. terrifying.. everything in Nigeria is terrifying na

What will happen in the end so ?

Which kind accusation be this..

Lol.. na true.. abeg talk another thing joor

I no understand this headline abeg.. na the dss officer impre am

These people wan collapse morale.. normally the agency should take it upon themselves to avenge their colleague so that the wrong message is not sent

Chai Nigeria . Why na ... Fake drugs is tantamount to blood money

Hahahahaha.. na once him mind dey

No be say them go start from shops o.. they should start from the manufacturers.. but these dumbos won't do this..

Chai this was painful. But this man should let it go.. the shame has already been borne

I don't see the purpose of this article.. waste of time . A pharmacy can't have every drug and also there are times logistical issues can cause out of stock.

And we dey expect steady power for Nigeria.. it is finished

This is not about safety this is about tax. Taxman ain't relenting.

Nafdac fell off along time ago

Lol.. father father.. it is well🤣😂

Lol.. as long as they denied it.. then it means they did it

News papers report it doesn't make it credible.. these people are paid

Falseprofet2:
Three credible newspapers now reporting the same thing:
a coup did happen

It was caught on time.

Propaganda .. abeggi which coup for Nigeria.. spineless

Lol.. they wan make sure say them work for that allawee

Wahala .. interesting times ahead in this Nigeria

Lol
your post is very funny, but it shows the problem of the Nigeria medical system.

you should compare with global standard and not the Nigeria style where medical doctors put their egos first, where the patients are at the recieving end of their egos.

In community practice settings the pharmacy and pharmacist is licensed to administer drugs and further legislation is required to further expand the job of the pharmacist since they are medication expert and now there are clinical pharmacist.

creolehunt:
Are pharmacists even licensed to give injections? Please do not ever play with your health, even the smallest of mistakes can be disastrous.

That said, if you walk into any Federal Teaching Hospital today, you'd find that Pharmacy is probably the most useless department amongst the clinical. They are basically dispensers and the task they carry out can easily be performed by anyone who has same access to the doctors prescriptions and knows his way around the shelves of medications. Even the porters assisting the pharmacists, sometimes step in to assist.

In some, Pharmacists aren't even allowed to swap a brand of prescription let alone prescribe by themselves.

In the scheme of things, the hierarchy is Doctors, Nurses, Lab Scientists, before pharmacists and co

Let me use this opportunity to make an important clarification on the critical and evolving role of pharmacists in the healthcare system because of a rather myopic post made probably by a medical officer above. While everyone is entitled to their opinion, it is crucial to base our understanding on facts and current clinical practice. The characterization of pharmacists as mere "dispensers" is not only inaccurate but also dismissive of their extensive training and patient-facing responsibilities.

Let's address the points raised:

1. On Pharmacists and Injections: "Are pharmacists even licensed to give injections?"

Yes, absolutely. In Nigeria and many countries worldwide, licensed pharmacists are not only permitted but are increasingly trained and certified to administer a wide range of injections.This includes:

Vaccinations (COVID-19, flu, hepatitis, etc.)
Hormonal injections (e.g., contraceptives)
Biologics and other therapeutic agents.

This practice is a cornerstone of public health efforts to improve accessibility. Pharmacists undergo specific, accredited training in vaccine administration, CPR, and the management of adverse events, making them highly qualified for this task.

2. On the Role of Pharmacists in a Teaching Hospital: "The most useless department... basically dispensers"

This claim fundamentally misunderstands the role of a clinical pharmacist in a tertiary hospital. A pharmacist's value extends far beyond the dispensing counter. Their critical functions include:

Clinical Ward Rounds: Pharmacists actively participate in patient care rounds alongside doctors and nurses. They provide expert advice on drug selection, dosage, interactions, and monitoring to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes.
Medication Therapy Management (MTM): They conduct comprehensive reviews of a patient's medications to identify and resolve drug-related problems, such as duplications, interactions, or inappropriate dosing.
Antibiotic Stewardship: In an era of rising antimicrobial resistance, pharmacists lead hospital programs to ensure antibiotics are used appropriately, improving patient recovery and saving costs.
Drug Information Resource: They are the primary source of evidence-based drug information for the entire healthcare team.

To suggest that a porter could perform these tasks demonstrates a lack of awareness of the deep pharmacological knowledge and clinical judgment required.

3. On Brand Substitution and Prescribing: "Not allowed to swap a brand... let alone prescribe"

Brand Substitution: Pharmacists are legally empowered to make generic substitutions (swapping brands) when the prescription is written generically and when it is in the best interest of the patient, considering hospital formulary, cost, and bioavailability. If a doctor specifies a brand for a clinical reason, it is a mark of professional respect and collaborative care—not incompetence—to adhere to that.
Prescribing Authority: The role of a pharmacist is not to replace a doctor's diagnosis but to optimize the prescribed treatment. Furthermore, in many advanced practice settings globally, Pharmacist Independent Prescribers do diagnose and prescribe for specific conditions, a model that is expanding due to its success in improving access to care.

4. On the Healthcare Hierarchy: "Doctors, Nurses, Lab Scientists, before pharmacists"

Modern healthcare is not a hierarchy but an interprofessional collaborative team. Patient safety and outcomes are best served when doctors, pharmacists, nurses, lab scientists, and other professionals work together as equals, each bringing their unique expertise to the table.

A doctor's expertise in diagnosis is paramount. A nurse's expertise in patient care is irreplaceable. A lab scientist's expertise in diagnostics is crucial. Similarly, a pharmacist's expertise in pharmacotherapy—the science of medication—is essential. To devalue one is to weaken the entire chain of patient care.

Conclusion

Pharmacists are doctoral-level trained healthcare professionals (holding a Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharm.D. in many cases) who are essential gatekeepers of patient safety. They are medication experts who work collaboratively to ensure that drug therapy is safe, effective, and affordable.

Dismissing their role based on outdated perceptions does a disservice to the entire healthcare system and, most importantly, to the patients who benefit directly from their expertise. Let's move beyond stereotypes and appreciate the critical, life-saving contributions each healthcare professional makes to the team.

Chai village people finally got to this one. When you for jejely dey do your presidential aides dey collect gifts

Price of loud go climb now 🤣😂.

Smokers won't be happy atall

What do you mean ?

Nigeria dey treat her workers fair ?

IJAYA001:
They are using Nigeria to generate traffic. SIMPLE