A clinical pharmacist is a healthcare professional who works in collaboration with physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers to optimise medication therapy for patients. Clinical pharmacists work in hospitals, clinics and other healthcare settings providing direct patient care and medication management services. Moreover, they play a vital role in ensuring that patients receive safe as well as effective medications and helping to prevent adverse drug events.

Clinical pharmacists work closely with physicians and other healthcare providers to review patients' medication regimens, monitor for drug interactions as well as side effects and make recommendations for changes in therapy as needed. Furthermore, they also provide patient education on medication use and answer questions related to medications and their effects.

For Bachelor’s

• Students must have completed their 10+2 with at least 50% marks in the Science stream.
• Aspirants can select a bachelor’s degree in the science field.
• To get admission in the UG Program, scholars need to pass entrance exams. 

For Master’s

• Undergraduates can further opt for a Master’s degree in science fields.
• Some universities may require entrance exams for PG Program. 

Apart from working as a Clinical pharmacist, there are several other job profiles that a person with a background in this field can pursue. Some of these job profiles include:

• Pharmacovigilance specialist
• Medical writer
• Drug information specialist
• Health outcomes researcher
• Medical science liaison
• Community pharmacist

There are many recruiters from leading companies who enlist potential medical students. Following are some Recruiters from where students can find an employment opportunity in India: 

• Hospitals
• Pharmaceutical companies
• Clinical research organisations (CROs)
• Academic institutions
• Government organisations

The salary range may vary from company to company, but the salary of a Clinical pharmacist is very impressive in India.

• Attention to detail
• Expertise in Science
• Patience
• Communication skills
• Reading skills

The career scope of a clinical pharmacist is vast and varied. Clinical pharmacists can work in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities as well as community pharmacies. They can also specialise in various areas of pharmacy practice such as cardiology, oncology, infectious diseases and paediatrics.

One of the primary roles of clinical pharmacists is to ensure that patients receive appropriate medication therapy. They review medication orders to ensure that the drug is appropriate for the patient's condition, dose and route of administration. They also monitor patients for drug-related problems such as adverse drug reactions, drug interactions as well as medication errors.

• Helping patients
• Job opportunities
• Career growth
• Collaboration with other healthcare professionals
• Competitive salary

• Required education and training
• Long working hours
• Stressful work environment
• Responsibility
• Paperwork and documentation