PHA 107 - Pharmacy Practice Management

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Pharmacy Administration

Description:

This course will provide the student with a basic understanding of patient care and pharmacy services in the community, hospital and ambulatory care settings as well as pharmacy environments specializing in compounding, medications prescribed to transplant patients, home infusion and veterinary medicine. Community pharmacies are classified as independent, national chain, supermarket or mass merchandiser. The principles of pharmacy management including inventory control, purchasing, pricing, financial analysis and personnel management are presented. Business plan development and the importance of store location and design are emphasized in this course. Business practices associated with hospital, ambulatory care and the specialized pharmacy settings will also be presented exposing the student to the multiple job opportunities available after graduation. Some of the topics discussed will include the use of robotics and automation, informatics, and patient-focused pharmacy services involving different health care providers. Guest speakers from the business community will be invited to speak on the area of their expertise.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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