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What do pharmacists do? A pharmacist is a healthcare professional, who deals with all aspects related to medication. Pharmacists are experts in medicines and their use, they advise other healthcare professionals, as well as patients, about dosages, how to use specific types of medication and when to prescribe or take different types of medication. Where [...]

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Drug companies are involved in the research and development of new drugs and the marketing and distribution of medications. Pharmaceutical companies work alongside healthcare providers and organisations. What are the leading pharmaceutical companies? Most of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies are American but there are also British, Swiss, German and French companies amongst the top [...]

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The pharmaceutical industry is responsible for the development, production, marketing and distribution of pharmaceutical products, which include medication and other medicinal products. The pharmaceutical industry involves both generic and branded medications. The UK pharmaceutical industry The pharmaceutical industry is one of the UK’s biggest industries – It is the third most profitable industry behind tourism [...]

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In order for drugs to be prescribed and sold in the UK, they must first be licensed. How are drugs licensed? Drugs can be licensed in two different ways; either by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) or via the European Medicine Evaluation Agency (EMEA). The EMEA was introduced by the European Union [...]

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What do drug companies do? Drug companies, also known as pharmaceutical companies, deal with the development, manufacture, distribution and marketing of pharmaceutical products and medications. Regulation of drug companies Pharmaceutical companies are regulated by the Medicine and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency in the UK. They must comply with regulations and adhere to protocol. In order [...]

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Pharmacists carry out very important roles and must be highly trained. Pharmacists work in a variety of settings, ranging from pharmaceutical companies to hospitals and independent chemists and carry out a range of roles. How do you become a pharmacist? Pharmacists are highly qualified, and to become a pharmacist in the UK you have to [...]

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The pharmaceutical industry is one of the UK’s most profitable industries and generates million of pounds each year. Marketing is a hugely important part of this success and all pharmaceutical companies use large-scale marketing campaigns to promote their company and generate sales. Restrictions on pharmaceutical marketing Unlike in other countries, including the USA and New [...]

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