Yellow fever is a viral disease that is endemic in tropical areas of Africa and Central and South America, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The disease is transmitted by two types of mosquitoes, one of which is responsible for the Zika virus. People can become infected when a mosquito bites an infected monkey…
Have you ever been unsure about how to decipher a prescription after visiting a doctor? You’re not the only one facing this challenge. Numerous individuals find it challenging to comprehend the hastily scribbled and often illegible handwriting of doctors. Follow along as we discuss the common prescription abbreviations and what pharm techs and pharmacist mean…
Having your own glucometer at home can be a game-changer in diabetes management. It saves you time and money, as you do not have to visit the chemist or clinic for frequent checkups. However, it is crucial to understand the ranges of high and low glucose levels, which can be explained by your pharmacist or doctor. With these factors in mind, you can choose a reliable and effective glucometer that meets your needs.
Going to see a healthcare provider could be hectic especially when it is your first time. This could be your doctor, dentist, physician, pharmaceutical practitioner or let’s just say wherever you can go when you feeling unwell. Predicting when you’ll become sick is not easy, this happens abruptly and before you think of anything you…
Why Design, Stock, Staff, Hours, and Consultation Room Matter in Choosing a Pharmacy. A good pharmacy must possess several qualities to provide customers with a satisfactory experience. The first quality is the design of the pharmacy. The design should be organized and clean to create a sense of quality that everyone desires. Customers are repulsed…
As the field of pharmacy evolves, so too does the way in which prescriptions are classified. Traditionally, prescriptions were classified based on factors such as age or diagnosis, as determined by the prescriber. However, after studying a number of prescriptions, I have discovered a new method for classifying prescriptions that I believe could be beneficial…
How to prevent stock loss in the pharmacy
1. Frequent stocks take.
2. Avoid short expiries
3. Pay for an inventory system
4. Manage your shorts and excesses appropriately
5. Have a proper ordering and Receiving system
When providing your services, try and think of ways that you can make it better for your client. This will help you build a greater rapport with them, show them that you are trying to improve their experience, and make you look more professional.
Step 1 Check the name of the patient, age, date and prescribers details. Look out for the following; Name – This will give you a rough idea about the patient’s gender, although not very important but it is just good to know. Sometimes it maybe difficult to tell the gender by name, that shouldn’t worry…
I did my internship at Webuye District Hospital now referred to as Webuye County Hospital (after the 8 provinces and their administrators and districts were replaced by County Commissioners at the county read more) as a requirement by the Kenya Medical Training College – KMTC for the award of Diploma in Pharmacy. Webuye county hospital is…
LONG DELIVERY TIME When a customer orders medicine from your pharmacy to be delivered to them, it is your duty to organize logistics on how the medicines will be delivered. It may become challenging to deliver on time if you don’t find a delivery person on time. Solution: Do not rely on one delivery person,…
Having a well skilled all-round pharmaceutical technologist or pharmacist should be your priority. For a start you will need 2 or more staff to run the business. The problem usually arises when it comes to how much you should pay them, having in mind you need them to provide quality services. On the other hand, you also don’t want to be overburdened with salaries yet your business is struggling.