In this course the student will have practical training in community & hospital pharmacies during the regular working hours (8 hours a day). The student will be supervised by the pharmacist running the pharmacy and a faculty member. The student is will go through structured training where he/she has to cover different aspects of pharmacy organization and prescription handling as well as some administrative and financial affairs related to pharmacy practice. The major part of the practical training will require the student to know all the important classes of medications used in the treatment of various diseases. That will also involve the knowledge of trade names, manufacturers, suppliers and distributors of such medications and other related medical products. The student will not be allowed to register for other classes during the practical training session.
