Pharmacy

Pharmacy

Monday, February 16, 2015

What's Pharmacy....?

Is the profession dealing with drugs and preparations containing drugs. It is divided in to five main branches of study.
  1.  Pharmaceutics - Is the study of the preparation of drugs and pharmaceutical products containing drugs. 
  2. Pharmacognosy -  Is the study of the source of the drugs.
  3. Pharmaceutical chemistry - Is the study of the nature and composition of drugs.
  4. Pharmacology - Is the study of the action of drugs.
  5. Forensic pharmacy - Is the law relating to the sale and handling of poisons and dangerous drugs.

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