Chapter #1 Intro to pharmacy tech Flashcards
Early physicians from a variety of cultures
1) Greek
2) Roman
3) Arab Muslim
4) Arab Jewish
5) Christian
Formulary
A drug list that details modern medicines.
Pharmacopeias
Evidence of early medicine detailing how to make medicine from plants, animals, and minerals.
Hippocrates (Greek Physician)
Was one of the first people to consider that illness had a physical explanation. (Opposed to being evil spirits or displeasing the gods.
Claudius Galen (Greek Physician) 130-216 CE
Pioneered the practice of dissecting animals
- We got the term GALENCIAL PHARMACY from him.
US Pharmacopeia (1820)
- 11 physicians gathering in Washington D.C. to create a list of standard compounding recipes for U.S.
US Pharmacopeia Convention (USP)
Created to set quality standards for prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and other supplements.
What/When is the first school in the U.S. to offer courses in pharmaceutical sciences?
In 1822, the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
What is the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) [1852]?
Was created to establish professional practices for pharmacists. Worked to require pharmacist apprentices to pass a formal certification exam to obtain a license.
Pharmacology
The study of drugs, their uses and effects, and modes of action. (Pharmacists to receive more formalized higher education)
Medication Therapy Management (MTM)
Helping patients choose, use, and monitor their drugs.
What are the two primary types of pharmacies?
- Community Pharmacies
- Institutional Pharmacies
Community Pharmacies
- Independent, chain, institutional, HMO’s, and mail-order. (Example: Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS)
Institutional Pharmacies
Hospitals, long-term care facilities, home healthcare pharmacies, and specialty compounding pharmacies.
Collaborative Practice Agreement (CPA)
A provider supervises patient care and refers those patients to a pharmacist.
