Challenges and future of pharm D (doctor of pharmacy) profession: Promising career but with some reforms

Pharmacy being a vast field has a lot to offer. However, it takes diligent work, proper planning, and the ability to choose the right option. Considering the value of a Pharm. D degree, it is recommended that the candidates pick the best college that focuses equally on theoretical as well as experiential postulates. After completion and during the course Pharm D candidate may provide the clinical pharmacy services in the hospital, work in the areas of Clinical research organizations (CRO), Pharmacovigilance, Pharmaco-economics, community services, research and academics. As a summary, it can be expected that the Pharmacists, i.e., Pharm D would play a major role in Indian health care system in future. This course will give an opportunity to pharmacists to work more prominently in Indian health care system. A poll conducted on Linked In Poll on the subject matter whether Pharm D (Doctor of Pharmacy) professionals have skill in 1. Prescribing Drugs 2. Drug interaction 3. Drug dose 4. Patient counselling has shown more positive responses, which is a good note for the future of Pharm D profession in India.