Nuclear pharmacy

Nuclear Pharmacy

Nuclear Pharmacy (pronunciation: /ˈnjuː.kli.ər ˈfɑːr.mə.si/), also known as Radiopharmacy, is a specialized area of Pharmacy that involves the preparation of Radioactive Material for patient administration. The term "Nuclear Pharmacy" is derived from the Greek word "nukleos" meaning "kernel" or "core", and the Arabic word "farmaqiya" meaning "drug shop".

History

The concept of Nuclear Pharmacy was first established in the 1960s with the development of Nuclear Medicine. The first Nuclear Pharmacy program was established at the University of Southern California in 1968.

Role

Nuclear Pharmacists are responsible for the procurement, compounding, quality assurance, dispensing, distribution, and development of radiopharmaceuticals. They also provide advice to physicians and healthcare professionals on the safe and effective use of radiopharmaceuticals.

Radiopharmaceuticals

Radiopharmaceuticals are unique medications that contain radioactive isotopes. These medications are used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases such as Cancer, Heart Disease, and certain Endocrine Disorders.

Education and Training

To become a Nuclear Pharmacist, one must complete a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree program and a postgraduate year one (PGY1) pharmacy practice residency with a focus on nuclear pharmacy.

Regulation

Nuclear Pharmacy is regulated by several federal agencies including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

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External links

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