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PHARMAC Y EDUC ATION IN HUNGARY (Cont.) products. A separate, elective subject may be selected in the 9th semester by students interested in Industrial Pharmacy. Invited speakers from industry and ministry give lectures on research and development of dosage forms, quality assurance and validation. During specialisation, one of the areas involves pharmaceutical technology, including both small and large scale production of medicaments. A separate degree may be gained from quality assurance. In this case after getting the diploma, a further two years’ practice is needed before one gets permission to work alone. The use of the European Pharmacopoeia is obligatory in
Hungary. However, the Pharmacopoeia is not a separate subject but is incorporated into the appropriate compulsory subjects such as pharmaceutical technology, pharmaceutical chemistry and pharmaceutical administration. Conclusion
Pharmacy education in Hungary attempts to focus on patient demand rather than commerce. Reforms are needed in the graduate education system, with more emphasis on the problem solving ability of students and the quality control of education. It is necessary to follow-up pharmacists’ careers after getting their diploma. Postgraduate education has to be based on the requirements of employers.
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