Beyond The Pill Magazine - September 2023 Edition.

EditorsMessage

HelloPharmily!!

It’s an absolute honor to be part of youandtohavehadthechanceto serve you. As the KEPhSA editorial team working in concert with the Jungopharm team, we are elated to present you the PH Magazine; BEYONDTHEPILLEDITION.Theroadto curating and creating of this magazine was not without hurdles, but your support is inextricably intertwinedtoitssuccess.

NowI’msureyoumightwonder, whyBeyondThePill?Asyou embarkonyourjourneyintothe worldofpharmacy,Iwantto inspireeverypharmacystudent outtheretoexplorebeyondthepill.

Pharmacyisafieldthatofferssomuchmorethansimply dispensingmedications.Itisagatewaytoarealmof endlesspossibilitiesandopportunitiestomakeaprofound impactonhealthcareandpatientwell-being.

armacystudents,youhavea eskillsetthatcanbeapplied ouswaystoimprove careandmakea ngfuldifferenceinpeople's mbracetheopportunitiesto e,innovate,andcontribute dthetraditionalroleofa p macist.Yourjourneyin pharmacyhasthepotentialtobe aremarkableadventurefilledwith discoveryandimpact.

So,daretodreambig,thinkoutside thepillbox,andbethechangeyou wanttoseeintheworldof pharmacy.Yourjourneyisjust beginning,andthepossibilitiesare limitless.

Finally,IwanttoextendmygratitudetotheKEPhSAeditorial teamforworkingtirelesslyandrelentlesslytoavailingthis magazine.IalsowanttothanktheJungopharmteamfor theirundyingsupportinthecreationofwhatwasoncejust adreammagazineandturningintoareality.

Bestwishesforaninspiring&fulfillingcareerinpharmacy!

Sincerely,

KEPhSAMediaandPublicationsOfficer ChelseaAdika

m thrilled to welcome you all to e latest edition of the Pharmacy udents Association of Kenya's nnualMagazine Aswedelveinto e pages of this publication, we mbark on a journey of discovery, arning, and celebration of our ared passion for pharmacy and althcare.

is magazine has been eticulously crafted to showcase the incredible talent, dedication, and innovation of our fellow pharmacy students across the country. It is a testament to our collective commitment to advancing the field of pharmacy and improving the health and well-beingofourcommunities.

Throughout these pages, you will find insightful articles, inspiring stories, and thought-provoking perspectives from our members, mentors, and industry leaders It is my hope that this magazine will not only inform and educate but also ignite a spark of curiosity and inspirationwithineachofyou

I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated team that worked tirelessly to bring this magazine to life. Chelsea has led her team in creating a true work of art. Your passion and commitmentaretrulycommendable.

Toallourreaders,Iencourageyoutoengagewiththecontent,share your thoughts, and let this magazine serve as a catalyst for meaningfuldiscussionsandcollaborations

Thank you for being a part of the Pharmacy Students Association of Kenya's journey. Together, we will continue to inspire, innovate, and impacttheworldofpharmacy.

Warmregards, President,PharmacyStudents’AssociationofKenya M.J.Wanjiru

MeetTheExecutives DianaMillennium

Myname,ismorethanjustalabel;it encapsulatesambition,leadership,and ahintofmagic.AstheVicePresidentof thePharmacyStudentsAssociationof Kenya(KEPHSA),Ihaveadailymission toleaveanindeliblemark.

ProudlyfromJKUAT,I'mcurrently navigatingthechallengingwatersof my5th-yearpharmacystudies.Yet,my journeyextendsbeyondtextbooks—it's aboutcreatingagenuineimpact.

Myleadershipstyleisn'tdictatedbytitles;it'srootedinmeaningful connections I'vealwaysbelievedleadershipshouldfeellikea comfortingembrace,apresenceyoucancounton.Humilitykeeps megrounded,whilemydreamssoarashighasKenya'sskies

Youmightwonder,haveItrulymadeadifference?Well,that'sa questionthatoftencrossesmymindaswell.I'mnotjustaVice President;I'macatalystforchange,anadvocateforservice,andan unwaveringbeaconofdedication.Asweneartheendofourterm, we'lllookbackandseethetransformationswe'veignited Tofellowpharmacystudents,Isay,mayyouracademicjourneybe joyous,andmayyouseizeleadershipopportunities.Theycanunlock doorsandetchyournameintotheheartsofothers.It'snotonlyforthe greatergoodbutalsoapathtopersonalgrowth

Vice-President,PharmacyStudents’AssociationofKenya

etarygeneral-KEPhsa

5thyearatKenyattauniversity currentsecretarygeneral

fact:

ouknowthatthefirstrecorded macistwasawomannamed uti-Belatekallim?

ShelivedinancientMesopotamiaaround1200BCEandwasanexpert inperfumeryanddistillation Prettyamazing,right?

Inthepharmacyfield,wouldlovetoseeadvancementsin personalizedmedicineandinnovativedrugdeliverymethods Ihope toseeincreasedrepresentationandleadershipopportunitiesfor womeninthepharmacyfield.It'simportanttocreateaninclusiveand diverseenvironmentwhereallpharmacists,regardlessofgender,can thriveandcontributetheiruniqueperspectivesandskills.

Womenhavemadesignificantcontributionstothefieldofpharmacy, andIbelievetheircontinuedempowermentwillleadtoevenmore advancementsandpositivechange.

DianaMayengaBironga

KEPhSATreasurer(2022/2023).

AstudentatUnitedStatesInternational University(USIU-AFRICA)

Funfact:

TheGuinnessWorldRecordforthelargestcollectionofpill containersbelongstoapharmacistnamedDr DavidK Pate,who collectedover44,000prescriptionpillbottlesfrom1973to2016.

Hisuniquecollectionshowcasesthediverserangeofmedications andpackagingdesignsthroughouttheyears,offeringafascinating glimpseintothehistoryofpharmacyandpharmaceuticals.

echnologyandautomationin fficientandaccurate.This reducedmedicationerrors, cusonpatientconsultations

apassionatehealthcareenthusiastanda lifelonglearner Withabackgroundin pharmacyeducation,I'mdedicatedto improvinghealthcareoutcomesand promotingwellness.Sometimes,youcanfind meexploringvolunteeroptionsinYouthbased organisationsandprojectsrelatedtothe wellnessofadolescentsandyoungpeople.

Let'sconnectandshareourhealthcare-relatedinterestsaswemake EUREKAstepstowardssuccess!DidIaddI'mtheonlymaninthisregime.

WhitneyManywanda

OrganizingSecretary-KEPhSA(22/23)

AquoteIlove:

Thisisnotreallyaquote,buta statement(orapieceofadvice)

BetheGlitch!

Itsimplyadvicesyou,toembraceyour uniqueness!!

IamexcitedtoseewhatKEPhSA'screatives,thelovelyMPOteamand partnershavecomeupwith,astheycover'glitchy'topicsonthe BeyondthePill,PHissue.

iversity not andnailbeautyparlor. withpassionsothat'squitethetrio!! Ifyouseethisfaceanywheresayhello.VivalaPharmacie!

ChelseaAdika

MediaandPublicationsOfficer-KEPhSA

I'mthefacebehindeverycommunication channelhere�� I'mafinalyearPharmacy studentatJKUAT,andI'mexcitedtobe partofthisamazingcareer!!

Funfact!!

DidyouknowCheesesyndromewas actuallydiscoveredbyapharmacistwhen herealizedthatwheneverhiswifeingested cheese,shehadahypertensivecrisis Nowthismightjustbeafunfacttobediscovered,butreallyitgoes toshowjusthowinvaluabletherolethepharmacistplaysis.

Inthatlight,Ihopetoseeafuturewherepharmacistsarerecognized astheresourcefulwealthofknowledgethattheytrulyare.

Ourexpertiseasapharmacistsisabeaconofhopeforthoseinneed, asourceofcomfortforworriedhearts,andacatalystforhealingIn anever-evolvingfieldofpharmacy,wehavethepowertoconquer, innovateandcontributegroundbreakingdiscoveriesinthe pharmaceuticalworld!!!

SosettheblazeaPhlameandbetheenigmaofaprofession thatweare

uardiansofSexualand eproductiveHealthRights!

Inaworldwheresexualand reproductivehealthrightsare underconstantthreat,agroup ofunsungheroesemergesfrom thedepthsofthepharmacy realm Theywearwhitecoats insteadofcapes,buttheir superpowerslieintheir knowledge,compassion,and dedicationtopromotingaworld whereeveryonecanexercise theirreproductiveautonomy. Ladiesandgentlemen,meetthe remarkablepharmacists,the trueguardiansofsexualand reproductivehealthrights!

TheContraceptionCrusaders: Fightingunwantedsurprises!

Moveover,CaptainCondom!

Pharmacistsareheretosavetheday withtheirincredibleknowledgeand accesstoallthingscontraceptive.

Armedwiththelatestinformation onbirthcontrolmethods,they becomeunstoppableforcesof education,helpingindividuals navigatetheconfusingworldof contraception.Fromexplainingthe insandoutsofpills,patches,and implantstodebunkingmythsfaster thanaspeedingbullet,pharmacists empowerpeopletotakecontrolof theirreproductivedestinies.

Emergency Contraception Avengers;Savingthe Day,anytime!

Whenitcomestoemergency contraception,pharmacists morphintotime-traveling superheroes.Needthe morning-afterpillat2a.m.on aSunday?Noproblem!

Pharmacistsbreakdownthe barriersoftimeandconvenience, ensuringthatindividualscan accessemergencycontraception whentheyneeditmost Withtheir superspeed,theydispensethese life-savingpillsfasterthanyoucan say,"SuperSperm,begone!"

DrAndrewWaititu

p y p y contraceptionmethods.Armedwith colorfulchartsandengaging anecdotes,theysprinkletheir magicalwisdom,empowering individualstonavigatetherealmof relationshipswithconfidenceand understanding

STIStoppers:

Whenitcomestosexually transmittedinfections(STIs), pharmaciststransformintothe ultimateSTIStoppers!Armedwith thepowerofpreventionand treatment,theyequipindividuals withshieldsofknowledgeand guidance.Theseincredibleheroes provideacrashcourseonsafesex practices,handoutcondomslike confettiatacarnival,anddeliver over-the-counterSTItestingkits thatbringconvenienceandpeace ofmind.They'reonthefrontlines, fightingthegoodfightagainstSTIs, oneprescriptionatatime!

Conclusion

Inaworldwheresexualand reproductivehealthrightsoften faceformidablechallenges, pharmacistsemergeasthetrue superheroes,silentlyworkingto protectthesefundamentalhuman rights,solet'sraiseourglassesto theseunsungguardians,the remarkablepharmacists,whose dedicationpavesthewayfora worldwhereeveryonecanexercise theirsexualandreproductive healthrightswithfreedomand dignity Theytrulydeservea standingovationandaspot amongourfavoritecomicbook heroes!

medicinewerecloselyintertwined. TheancientEgyptianshada profoundunderstandingofvarious naturalsubstances,harnessing themtocreateremediesfortheill. TheirwealthofKnowledgewas meticulouslydocumentedin variouspapyri.

Thesignificanceofhealingin ancientGreecewasdeeplyrooted inmythology.Asclepius,godof healingandmedicine,was frequentlydepictedalongsidehis daughtersHygieiaandPanacea. Hygieiawasassociatedwith compoundingremediesandcould beperceivedasaprecursortothe conceptofmoderndaypharmacy

Theapplicationofsucculentleaf juicesandotherplant-based remediesstandsasoneofthe earliestformsofmedicine,itdoes notcomeasasurprisethatalarge percentageofmodernday pharmaceuticalsowetheirorigin toplants!!!.

rmacy MACYHISTORY

Priortothereinessanceperiod,there werenodistinctrolesbetweenthe pharmacistandthephysician,as thetapestryofthetwoprofessions wereseamlesslyintertwined.Ata pointinhistoryhowever,the physicianbegantodelegateduties ofcompoundingtotheapothecaries throughapprenticeship The8th centuryAD,markedapivotol momentinEuropeanhistoryas Arabianinfluencerevolutionisedthe practiceofpharmacytoamore complexpharmaceuticalscientific approachwheretheyused valuablemetalssuchasgoldinthe formulationofdrugs.Thetrend towardspecializationgainedfurther tractionwithalawenactedbythe citycouncilofBrugesin1683.

Author:MildredOndara

Thepharmaceuticalindustry hasundergoneprofoundand transformativechanges, reshapingthepreparation, dispensationandutilizationof drugs.

Pharmaceuticaleducationhas closelyparalleledthetrajectory ofmedicaleducation.Justas thetrainingofthephysician evolvedfromapprenticeship systemtoformaleducational courses,sodidthetrainingof thepharmacist.Amomumental milestoneoccurredin1821with theestablishmentofthefirst collegeofpharmacyinthe UnitedStatesnowknownasthe PhiladelphiaCollegeof PharmacyandScience.This milestonespurredthe establishmentofsimilar institutesandcollegeacross theUnitedStates,GreatBritain, andcontinentalEurope.

Thislawexplicitlyprohibited physiciansfrompersonally preparingmedicationsfortheir patients.Pharmacypracticegrew cumulativepopularityintoanoble profession,causingariftbetween pharmacistsandphysicians,who feltthreatenedbythisrapid popularitygrowth Thisledtolaws thatclearlydistinguishedtheroles ofthetwoprofessions French pharmacistsmadenobledrug discoveriessuchasthatofthefirst alkaloid,morphine,ascribedtoan obscureFrenchpharmacist, FriedrichWilhelmthatpioneered pharmaceuticalchemistry.

Todaycollegesofpharmacy, whetherindependentinstitutions oraffiliatedwithuniversities, operateinmostdeveloped countriesworldwide.

Throughouthistory,diversecultures andcivilizationshavesignificantly contributedtothedevelopmentof pharmacyandmedicine.These collectivecontributionshave forgedthefoundationofmodern pharmaceuticalscience.Inthe contemporarylandscape, pharmacistsalongsideother medicalprofessionals,collaborate todiscover,study,formulate anddispensemedicationsfora myriadofhealthconditions. However,therolesofthe pharmacistareexpandingwiththe demandandgapinhealthcarein thesafeutilisationof pharmaceuticalsandamore patientorientedapproach.

technologicalinnovationsin pharmacypracticecannotbe overstated.

Today,weembarkonajourney toexplorehowcutting-edge technologyisrevolutionizingthe pharmacysector,promising enhancedaccuracy,efficiency, andmostimportantly,improved patientcare.

WhyTechisVitalin PharmaPractice

Technology,intheformof automateddispensingsystems, hasbecomethecornerstoneof modernpharmacypractice Thesesystems,designedwith precisionandreliability,have transformedhowmedicineis dispensed.Theirbenefitsripple acrosstheentirehealthcare ecosystem,notablyintermsof accuracyandefficiency.

novationsinTechnology nsformingHealthcare

AutomatedDispensing Systems:PrecisionRedefined

Automateddispensingsystems haveemergedasagamechangerinpharmacypractice. Thesesystemsleveragerobotics toaccuratelydispense medications,reducingthemargin forhumanerrorsignificantly The result?Enhancedpatientsafety andcommunication,as pharmacistscannowfocusmore onconsultationsandlesson manualdispensingtasks.

TechInnovationsinthe PharmaceuticalIndustry

Whileautomateddispensing systemsaretransformingthe frontlinesofpharmacy, innovationscontinuetopermeate thepharmaceuticalindustry,with roboticstakingcenterstagein compoundingmedications. Roboticcompoundingsystems areengineeredtoperfection, providingprecisionand eliminatingtheriskoferrors

ElectronicHealthRecords (EHR)andPharmacy ManagementSystems

TheintegrationofEHRinto pharmacypracticestreamlines patientcarelikeneverbefore.

medicationorders.Thistranslates intoasmootherworkflow,which canultimatelyleadtobetter patientcareoutcomes.

TelepharmacyandRemote Consultations

Telepharmacyservicesand remoteconsultationshave emergedaslifelines,especiallyin remoteareas.Theadvantages theyofferareabundant: increasedpatientconvenience, accesstohealthcarewhereit waspreviouslyscarce, medicationtherapy management,andinvaluable patienteducationand

counseling

ArtificialIntelligence(AI) inPharmacy

AIhasleftanindeliblemarkon pharmacypractice.Itis propellingdrugdiscoveryand development,hasteningthe processlikeneverbefore.

Predictiveanalyticsarebeing harnessedforpersonalized medicine,optimizingmedication therapyforindividualpatients AIis alsoadeptatidentifyingdrug interactionsandadverseeffects, therebyfine-tuningtreatmentplans foreachpatient'suniqueneeds

EmergingTechnologies toLookOutFor

Thehorizonofpharmacypracticeis dottedwithpromisingtechnologies:

Blockchainin PharmaceuticalSupply ChainManagement:

Ensuringtheauthenticityand integrityofmedicationsas theymovethroughthe supplychain Tailoringmedication formulationstoanindividual's specificrequirements.

3DPrintingofPersonalized

Real-timemonitoringand interventiontoensure patientsadheretotheir prescribedregimens.

Immersiveeducationtools forpharmaciststohonetheir skillsandstayupdatedwith thelatestadvancements.

g disparities.Whiletechnology enhancespharmacypractice, thehumantouchinpatientcare mustneverbelost Thesymbiosis oftechnologyandcompassionis whattrulytransformshealthcare

Conclusion

Aswestandatthecuspofa transformativeerainpharmacy practice,itiscompanieslike Jungopharmthatarepropelling thisrevolutionforward.Theyarea primeexampleofhow technologycanbridgegaps, makinghealthcaremore accessibleandefficientfor everyone.

Inthisdynamiclandscapewhere innovationisking,Jungopharm exemplifiesthepotentialof technologytorevolutionize pharmacypractice.

Theircommitmenttoimproving patientoutcomesandhealthcare deliveryisatestamenttothe immenseimpactthatcontinued researchandadoptionof technologycanhaveonthefuture ofpharmacy.

Thefutureofpharmacyis undeniablybright,andwith companieslikeJungopharmleading theway,wecanbeoptimisticabout thetransformativejourneythatlies ahead.

Author:SirkelvinKamami. HeistheHeadofMarketing& PublicRelationsAtJungopharmLtd

g g independentprescribers.This transformativeshiftinthe professionhasbroughtnumerous benefitsforpatients,healthcare systems,andpharmacists This essayexplorestheconceptof pharmacistsasindependent prescribers,highlightingits importance,advantages,and potentialchallenges.

dvancingHealthcareAccess ndPatientOutcomes

BackgroundandEvolution

Theconceptofpharmacistsas independentprescribersmarksa significantevolutioninthe pharmaceuticalprofession Traditionally,pharmacistshave beenresponsiblefordispensing medications,providingdrug information,andoffering medicationmanagementservices. However,overthepastfew decades,theirroleshaveevolved toincludemoredirectinvolvement inpatientcare,ultimatelyleading tothegrantingofprescribing authorityinsomeregions.

Importanceof IndependentPrescribing A.EnhancedPatient AccesstoCare

Oneoftheprimaryadvantagesof pharmacistsasindependent prescribersistheenhanced accesstohealthcareservices.By allowingpharmaciststoprescribe medicationsindependently, patientscanaccesstimely treatmentandmedication adjustmentswithouttheneedfora separatephysician'sappointment Thiscanbeparticularlyvaluable forpatientsinunderservedor remoteareas,reducinghealthcare disparities

bettermedicationadherenceand imp

C.EfficientUseof HealthcareResources

Theintegrationofpharmacistsas independentprescriberscanhelp streamlinehealthcareresources. Byaddressingcommonhealth issues,suchasminorailmentsor chronicdiseasemanagement, pharmacistscanalleviatethe burdenonprimarycarephysicians andemergencydepartments,thus reducinghealthcarecostsand improvingtheoverallefficiencyof thehealthcaresystem.

Advantagesfor Pharmacists

A.ProfessionalDevelopment

Inde repr adv prof with grow them inp sati fulfi

B.IncreasedAutonomy

Withindependentprescribing authority,pharmacistshave greaterautonomyindecisionmakingandpatientcare.This autonomyempowersthemto makecriticalclinicaljudgments andcontributemoreactivelyto healthcareteams.

allpharmacistsmeetthese standardsiscrucialforpatient safety

B.Interprofessional Collaboration

Effectivecollaborationwithother healthcareproviders,suchas physiciansandnurses,isessential forthesuccessofpharmacistsas independentprescribers.Clear communicationandwell-defined scopesofpracticearevitalto avoidconflictsandensure coordinatedpatientcare.

C.LegalandRegulatory Frameworks

Thelegalandregulatory frameworksgoverning pharmacists'independent prescribingmustbewell-defined andconsistent.Theseframeworks shouldaddressissuessuchas liability,prescribinglimitations,and scopeofpracticetoensurepatient safetyandqualitycare.

Conclusion

Author:ChelseaAdika

Pharmacistsasindependent prescribersrepresentasignificant advancementinhealthcare delivery.Theyenhancepatient accesstocare,improve medicationmanagement,and contributetomoreefficient healthcaresystems.Moreover,this roleempowerspharmacists, fosteringtheirprofessionalgrowth andautonomy However,italso comeswithchallengesrelatedto education,interprofessional collaboration,andregulatory frameworksthatmustbecarefully addressed.Ashealthcare continuestoevolve,theroleof pharmacistsasindependent prescribersislikelytobecome increasinglyvitalinoptimizing patientoutcomesandexpanding accesstohealthcareservices

y whatyouaregoodat,whatthe worldneeds,andwhatyoucanbe paidfor.AlltheseintersectatIkigai.

Storytellingismyikigai Dr Afrikanahismyikigai.Ilove storytelling Iamgoodatit The worldneedsit.Isurecanearn somegooddollarswhileatit.I knowIwasborntotalk,andboy doItalk.

Quitefrankly,theconventional waysofpracticingPharmacydo notexciteme Iamnotcutoutfor them.Imostlyseemyselftelling theworldstoriesaboutAfrican health.Thatwouldsetmysoulon fire.Ienvisionaworldwhere healthcareisimprovedthrough stories.

Healthcareisaboutsavinglives. However,livescannotbesaved unlessstoriesaretold.Storiesof theevolutionofmedicine,stories aboutpreventionandproper managementofconditions. Unlesswetellourcommunities aboutproperhealthpractices,all othereffortsarefutile

Unlesssocietyisempoweredto understandtheirbodiesand healthingeneral,healthcarewill beaviciouscycleofdiseaseand treatment,butnopermanent solutions.

Weareinconsensusthat technologyisrulingtheworld currently Everythingrevolves aroundit.Advancementsintech haveallowedpeopletohavefast andeasyaccesstoalotof content,someofwhichinclude health.Thiscouldbeadoubleedgedsword.Good,because peoplecanlearnmoreabout positivehealthpractices.Bad, becauseofthemisguiding informationtheymaygetwhileat it Thisthereforecallsfor professionalstotakeupthese spacesandensuretheyputthe informationoutsopeopleequip themselveswiththeright information.

platform.

Poem

You'reenough, Youarebeautiful, Youareamaizing, Butyoucanneverrealisethis Unlessyoustopcagingyourself Andbangingyourhead againstthewallofshame

Youronlymistakeisthat, Youkeeponansweringcalls, Thatarenevermeantforyou, Youplantinthewrongseason, Andexpectbountyharvest, Openyoureyesdarlingbefore itstoolate!!

@FidelisOdhiambo.

Havingfoundmyikigai,Ihope you,dearreader,findsyouras well

Author:MercyJudyWanjiru

Art

By:CohenWilliams

BANGTHEAFRIKANDRUMS.

Afrikandrums, nya, country, rikans, Afrikandrums.

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Uncharted:PharmacystudentasaYoutuber

Embarkonatransformative odysseythrough'DianaMillenium,' myYouTubehavenwherethe vibranttapestryofpharmacy intertwinesseamlesslywiththe huesoflifeandtheserenityof faith.Asafinal-yearluminaryat JomoKenyattaUniversityof AgricultureandTechnology (JKUAT),myjourneyintothe boundlessrealmsoftheYouTube cosmoswasanaudaciousleap intotheextraordinary

Fromthefusionofpixelsand passion,anunexpectednarrative unfolded-astorythatunderlines howresolutedeterminationand focusedtrainingcanamplify humanpotentialtoastonishing heights.Myvisionsoaredbeyond conventionalboundaries, crystallizingintoadynamicvirtual classroom.Here,profound insightsonpharmaceutical sciencesconvergewithpoignant lifeexperiencesandtheessence offaith,weavingtogethera symphonyoflearning.

Atitscore,'DianaMillenium'pulses withamissiontofostera communityofkindredspirits, craftinganincubatorforpersonal brandingandexemplifyingan unwaveringcommitmentto pharmacy'snobledomain.Yet,asI ventureddeeper,arevelation dawned-thepowerofknowledge transcendsgeographicalfrontiers. Therealmofcontentcreation,rich withinnovationandcreativity, emergednotonlyasaconduitfor sharingbutalsoasacruciblefor honingthevitalcommunication finessecrucialforaspiring healthcaretrailblazers.

Amidthetapestryofmycontent,a passionateaspirationemerged-to imprintapositivelegacy.Isoughtto empoweraspiringpharmacy custodians,extendaguidinghandto perplexedpatients,andcontribute meaningfullytotheongoing healthcarediscourse Together, 'DianaMillenium'metamorphoses intoadigitalhaven,wherethe currencyisinsightsandthealchemy ofsharedlearningthrives

NotachancePicturethis,winteris wintering,amugofhotteaon yourrighthand,abookonyour left,adimlylitroomandablanket drapedoveryourwarmingbody

Withinthedepthsofancient LondonliesahiddenApothecary shopatthebackofanalley,The LostApothecaryisabookabout feminism,ancientmedicine,The storyistoldfromtheperspectives ofthreewomen:Nella,Elizaand Caroline.Theplotflowsflawlessly fromancienttopresenttimesin London,NellafromancientLondon andanApothecarysecretlyruns anApothecaryshopunknownto manybutafewpeopleinLondon, Whispersflowamongwomenof anApothecarywhohelpswomen indisastrousmarriages,andmen whowrongandabusethemNella usesherbsandbugstoprepare tinctureswhicharethen dispensedtoherclients

OnecoldFebruaryeveningin1791, atthebackofadarkLondonalley inahiddenapothecaryshop, Nellaawaitshernewestcustomer.

Oncearespectedhealer,Nella nowusesherknowledgefora darkerpurpose sellingwelldisguisedpoisonstodesperate womenwhowouldkilltobefree ofthemenintheirlives.Butwhen hernewpatronturnsouttobea precocioustwelve-year-old namedElizaFanning,an unexpectedfriendshipsetsin motionastringofeventsthat jeopardizesNella’sworldand threatenstoexposethemany womenwhosenamesarewritten inherregister.

Elizaisafunny,witty,intelligent andsuperstitious12yearoldsent byheremployertoacquirea tincturetokillherhusband.

writesdownthenameofthe purchaser,andthevictim,Allthis goeshaywirewhenaclientele visitsanddemandsthatshebe givenatincturetokillher husband'smistressbutNella refusesuntilthewoman blackmailsherintorevealingthe Apothecarytotheauthorities Distraught,Nellapreparesthe tinctureasherlast,dispensesit butunfortunatelythepoisonis takenbythehusbandinsteadof themistress,Guiltoverwhelms Nellaandshedecidestoenditall byjumpingintotheRiver Thames,Elizaswearstodosotoo andasBothaarepursuidby cops,Elizadrinksaportionwhich shebelievestobemagicand jumpsintotheangryriver,The copsbelieveshewastheculprit andNellagetsawaybutlatershe doesasitisrevealedthatEliza survivedthefall

Inpresent-dayLondon,aspiring historianCarolineParcewell spendshertenthwedding anniversaryalone,reelingfrom thediscoveryofherhusband’s infidelity.

Whenshefindsanold apothecaryvialneartheriver Thames,shecan’tresist investigating,onlytorealizeshe’s foundalinktotheunsolved “apothecarymurders”that hauntedLondonovertwo centuriesago.Asshedeepens hersearch,Caroline’slifecollides withNella’sandEliza’sina stunningtwistoffate andnot everyonewillsurvive

Thisbookfeaturessomanyof dimensionsofancientPharmacy moresoPharmacognosyasmost tincturesdispensedareprepared fromplantherbsandshrubsas wellasanimalsandinsects.

Aspharmacists,westudy chemistry(hundredsofchemistry unitsifImightadd)andconvert simplemoleculesandatomsinto gold Andbygold,Idon’t necessarilymeanAurum.Because whenyouhavethatheadacheand can’tconcentrate,aparacetamol tabletwouldbeyourmostvalued possession,yourgoldifyouwill.

Thepracticeissobrilliant,thatit couldbemistakenforsorcery, becauselookingataperson,one couldtellthedrugsaffecting specificorgans.Wecouldeven endlifewithinminutesjustby administeringonedrug.Notthat we’reaboutendinglifethough.

Aswonderfulasitsounds,it’snot allrosesandchocolates.Itinvolves hundredsofhours,masteryof millionsofdrugswiththeirmodes ofaction,andsleeplessnights. It requiresagreatdealofdedication that,inmyopinion,isfoundin specialindividuals

Withthelevelofskillandmastery ofconvertingsimplemolecules intoformsthatcantreatcomplex diseases,wearethemodern alchemists,wouldn’tyouagree?

Author:

HopeLonah

WhyRegulatoryAffairs?

Throughnavigatingmycareeras apharmacist,productpiquedmy interestthemost Withouta product,thereisnopractice,and youcannevertakeawaythe productfromthepharmacist, becausethen,weaspharmacists loseouridentityasprofessionals.

Whatinspiresyouthemostasa Regulatoryaffairspharmacist

Theonethingthatstandsoutfor measaRegulatorAffairsofficeris tobeabletomonitoraproduct throughoutit'slifecycle.Right fromthepre-clinical,clinicaland formulationphase,itis paramounttoensurethesafety, quality,andefficacyof pharmaceuticalsbeforethey reachthepatient.

REGULATORYAFFAIRS Interview

Didyouknowthatpharmacists canexpandtheirrolesbeyondthe normofdispensingpills??

DrEliasChisakadelvesintothe worldofRegulatoryaffairstogive insightintothecopiousroles designatedtoaregulatoryaffairs pharmacist

WhoisDrEliasChisaka?

Heisaregulatoryaffairspharmacist. Inaddition,heisalsoanentrepreneur.

WhyisRegulatoryAffairsanessential componentofthePharmaIndustry

Thepharmaceuticalindustryishighly regulatedandforagoodreason Cautionarytalesaboundoftoxicity andmorbidityascribedto substandardandfalsifiedmedical products Lawsandregulationsareset toensurethatconsumersandpatients canaccesssafeandeffective medications,medicaldevices,and otherproducts.Inordertotest,market, andreleasedrugsontothemarket, pharmaceuticalcompaniesmust abidebygovernmentregulationsand oversightprocesses

Regulatoryaffairspharmacistscanbe essentialpartsofthedrugapproval process,inparticular Pharmaceutical companiesneedregulatoryaffairs pharmaciststoassistwithhandling scientificandlegalrequirements.

DrEliasisaregulatoryaffairspharmacist atCosmosPharmaceuticalIndustry

provider,andyourrolesare inextricablyintertwinedwiththe patient'ssafety, pharmacyisa patient-centeredcareer.

Thedutiesandresponsibilitiesofa regulatoryaffairspharmacistmay includebutarenotlimitedto:

8.

Advisingregulatoryteamsand departmentsonupdatesin lawsandregulations.

. Presentingdocumentstothe appropriateregulatoryagency andmakingchangesas necessary.

Regulatoryaffairspharmacistsmay haveavarietyofdifferent esponsibilitiesdependingonthe companytheyworkfor.Theyare criticalforthesuccessofdrug approvalprocessesand compliancewithlocal,state,and federallegislation.

Whatadvicewouldyousharewith ayoungpharmacistintraining?

1. Assessingandcommunicating theregulatoryguidelinesfor medicationapproval.

Securingauthorizationfor theuseofamedication inaclinicaltrial.

2. Collecting,evaluating,and managingdatafromclinical trials.

4.

3. Compilingthedocuments neededtoobtainauthorization foranewdrugordesignatea newindicationorformulation forapreviouslyapproved.

Reviewingmarketingmaterial toensurecompliancewith regulatorypolicies.

6.

Relayinginformationtoand fromregulatoryofficialsand respondinginatimelymanner.

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Pancakes

Whodoesn’tlovepancakes!?

Pancakeshavebeenaroundfor centuriesaspartofmultiple cultures.Peopleacrossthe globehaveenjoyedpancakes sinceancientofages We definitelycansaythatpancakes areatastybreakfasttreatanda greatwaytostartyourday.In thatlight,I’llgoaheadtoshare myfavoriteandeasytofollow pancakerecipe

Here'saclassicAmerican pancakerecipethatmakes fluffyanddeliciouspancakes. Thisrecipeyieldsabout10-12 pancakes,dependingonthe sizeyoumakethem.

1cupall-purposeflour

3tablespoonsgranulatedsugar

1teaspoonbakingpowder

1/2teaspoonbakingsoda

Daktari’s Kitchen

Everwonderwhat’scookinginside thedoctor’skitchen!!!?

Well,wondernomore IamChelsea Adika,apharmacystudentwitha knackforculinaryartsandsinging (savingthatforanotherday). Sincewe’reexploringrealmsbeyond thepill,wemightjustventure intoDaktari’sKitchenandgeta snippet ofwhat’scooking!!

1/4teaspoonsalt

1cupbuttermilk(oryoucanmake yourownbyadding1tablespoonof whitevinegarorlemonjuiceto1cup ofmilkandlettingitsitfor5minutes)

1/4cupmilk

1largeegg

2tablespoonsunsaltedbutter,melted 1teaspoonvanillaextract(optional) Cookingoilorbutterforthegriddle

Instructions:

1.

Inalargemixingbowl, whisktogethertheflour, sugar,bakingpowder, bakingsoda,andsalt.

2.

Inanotherbowl,whisk togetherthebuttermilk, milk,egg,meltedbutter, andvanillaextract(if using).

3.

Pourthewetingredients intothedryingredients andstiruntiljust combined.Becareful nottoovermix;it'sokay ifthereareafewlumps

4.

Preheatagriddleora largenon-stickskillet overmedium-high heat.Addalittle cookingoilorbutterto greasethesurface.

5.

Foreachpancake,ladle about1/4cupofthe batterontothegriddle Youcanmakethem largerorsmaller, dependingonyour preference.

Cookuntilyousee bubblesformingonthe surfaceofthepancake, whichusuallytakes about2-3minutes.

7.

Carefullyflipthe pancakeswithaspatula andcookforan additional1-2minutesor untilthey'regoldenbrown andcookedthrough.

8.

Removethepancakes fromthegriddleandkeep themwarmwhileyoucook theremainingbatter.

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Servethepancakeshot withyourfavoritetoppings. Traditionaloptionsinclude maplesyrup,butter,fresh berries,whippedcream,or evenchocolatechips.

Enjoyyourhomemade Americanpancakes!

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p gp prominentdegreeprogramsin thisfieldarethePharmD(Doctor ofPharmacy)andBachelorof Pharmacy(BPharm).This abstractprovidesa comprehensivecomparisonof thesetwoprograms,shedding lightontheirunique characteristicsandimplications foraspiringpharmacy professionals

ThePharmDprogramisa doctoral-leveldegreethatplaces astrongemphasisonclinical practiceandpatient-centered care StudentspursuingPharmD undergoanextendedcurriculum, encompassingadvancedclinical courses,experientialrotations, andrigoroustraininginevidencebasedmedicine.Asaresult, PharmDgraduatesareequipped withcomprehensiveknowledge andskills,allowingthemto directlyengageinclinical decision-making,patient counseling,andmedication therapymanagement.

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Ontheotherhand,theBachelorof Pharmacyprogramprimarily focusesonthefundamental sciencesandpharmaceutical sciences,offeringasolidfoundation indrugdevelopment, pharmacology,pharmacokinetics, andpharmaceutics BPharm graduatestypicallyenterthe industryasentry-levelpharmacists, workingincommunitypharmacies, hospitals,orpharmaceutical companies.WhileBPharm programscoveressential pharmaceuticalconcepts,they maynotprovidethesamelevelof depthandclinicalexposureasthe PharmDprogram.

ThedebateoverthePharmDand BPharmprogramscentersonthe scopeofpracticeandcareer opportunities.PharmDgraduates oftenfindthemselvesbetter positionedtoassumeadvancedroles inthehealthcaresystem,suchas workingasclinicalpharmacists, conductingresearch,and participatingininterdisciplinary healthcareteams.Incontrast,BPharm graduatesmayseekadditional certificationsorpursuepostgraduate studies

toaccesssimilaradvancedcareer options

andtime constraints

Furthermore,variationsin curriculumandaccreditation standardsbetween countriesandinstitutionscan impactthequalityand recognitionofthese programsinternationally.Asthe pharmaceuticalprofession continuesto evolve,thedemandforhighly qualifiedandspecialized pharmacistsgrows, emphasizingtheimportanceof choosingtheappropriate educationalpath.

Inconclusion,bothPharmDand BPharmprogramsofferdistinct advantagesandcatertodifferent careeraspirationsinthe pharmaceutical field.Thechoicebetweenthese programsshouldbemadebasedon individualgoals,personal preferences,andthespecific healthcare landscapeinwhichoneintendsto practice Astheindustrycontinuesto evolve,embracingadynamicand adaptableapproachtopharmacy educationremainsessentialfor aspiringpharmaciststomeetthe evolving healthcareneedsoftheglobal population.

Abstractby:

Dr.AndrewWaititu

commitmenttofosteringaculture ofexcellenceandadvancement withinthepharmacyprofession Underthevicechairperson's docketandcurrentlyconsistingof 7executivemembers,weare thrilledtointroducetheKenya PharmacyStudentsAssociation ResearchHub.

TheestablishmentoftheKEPhSA ResearchHubmarksasignificant achievementinourassociation's questtoempowerandmotivate theupcominggenerationof pharmacypractitionersinKenya Withtheaimofsparking inquisitiveness,fostering innovation,andencouraging cooperation,thisendeavoris poisedtounquestionablyinfluence theevolutionofpharmacywithin ournation.

ngthePharmacyStudents onofKenyaResearchHub

Thefieldofpharmacyiscontinually expandingitshorizons,demanding modern-daypharmaciststobe versatileanddynamic..Fromthe developmentofgroundbreaking drugstotheoptimizationofpatient care,researchisattheheartofthese advancements OurResearchHubis theanswertothegrowingneedfora platformwhereaspiringpharmacists canexplore,experiment,andexcelin theirquestforknowledge

Byprovidingaccesstocutting-edge resources,mentorshipfrom experiencedresearchers,anda vibrantcommunityoflike-minded peers,weaimtonurturetheseedsof innovationandexcellencewithinour members

InourroleasaResearchHub,weare committedtoequippingpharmacy studentswiththeessentialskills, knowledge,andresourcesrequiredto initiateandconducthigh-quality researchprojects.Weactively encouragecollaborationamong studentsfromvariousuniversities andallstakeholders.Together,we cancollectivelyaddresstheintricate healthcarechallengesfacingour nation.

theirbackgroundorexperience level.TheResearchHubisahaven foranyonewithapassionfor discovery.

AsweinauguratetheKenya PharmacyStudentsAssociation ResearchHub,weenvisionafuture whereourmembersstandatthe forefrontofpharmaceutical researchandinnovation.Our collectiveeffortswillnotonly contributetothegrowthofthe pharmacyprofessioninKenyabut alsoenhancehealthcare outcomesforourfellowcitizens.

Weextendaheartfeltinvitationto everypharmacystudentto embarkonthisexcitingjourney withus.Together,wecanpushthe boundariesofwhatispossibleand createalastingimpactonthe healthcarelandscapeofKenya.

Joinusaswepioneerexcellencein pharmaceuticalresearchand practice.

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Author:

SelinaA.Atarah(USIU-Africa)

Cost-effectiveness:

Considerasituationinwhicha personisdiagnosedwithtype2 diabetes.Insteadofwaitingfor complicationstoarise,preventive medicinefocusesoneducating individualsabouthealthyeating habitsandexerciseroutines,thereby avertingtheneedforcostly medications,frequentdoctorvisits, andpotentialhospitalizations.

Treatment

Intheever-evolvingfieldofmedicine, themomentumisshiftingtowards preventivecare,gainingrecognition asamorepotentstrategyfor reducingtheimpactofnoncommunicablediseases(NCDs) comparedtorelyingprimarilyon curativemeasures.Let'sdelveinto somesituationalexamplesthat underscorethesuperiorityof preventivemedicineinaddressing NCDs:

EarlyDetectionand Intervention:

Imagineascenariowhereamiddleagedindividualundergoesregular healthcheck-ups.Duringonesuch check-up,apotentialriskofhigh bloodpressureisidentified.Withearly interventionthroughlifestyle modificationsandmedication,this individualmanagestopreventthe progressionofhypertension, reducingthelikelihoodofheart diseaseorstroke

ImprovedQuality ofLife:

Pictureapersonwhomakes proactivechoicesbymaintaininga balanceddiet,engaginginregular physicalactivity,andmanaging stresseffectively.Thisapproachnot onlypreventstheonsetofconditions likeobesityanddiabetesbutalso enhancestheiroverallwell-being, enablingthemtoleadanactiveand fulfillinglife.

Population-Level Impact:

Inacommunitysetting,publichealth campaignspromotevaccination againstpreventablediseasessuch ascervicalcancerandinfluenza.By vaccinatingasignificantportionof thepopulation,preventivemedicine reducestheprevalenceofthese diseasesandsafeguardsthehealth ofmany

ShiftfromReactive toProactive:

Consideranindividualwhoquits smokingandengagesinsmoking cessationprograms Byproactively addressingthehabit,they significantly reducetheirriskoflungcancer, highlightinghowpreventive measurescanavertthe developmentoflife-threatening conditions.

Reduced HealthcareBurden

Inahealthcaresystem grapplingwithlimitedresources, imaginethestraincausedbya surgeincasesofadvancedstageheartdisease.Through widespreadinitiatives promotingheart-healthy lifestylesandregular cardiovascularscreenings, preventivemedicinealleviates theburdenonhospitalsand medicalprofessionals

Empowermentand PatientEngagement:

Supposeanindividualattendsa wellness workshopthateducatesthem abouttheimportanceof managingstress,getting adequatesleep, andstayingphysicallyactive Empoweredwithknowledgeand practicalstrategies,they actively takechargeoftheirhealth, reducingtheirriskofmental healthdisordersandchronic conditions

Long-Term SustainableImpact:

Imagineapersonwhochoosesto incorporate nutritiousfoodsandphysical activityintotheirdailyroutine Overtime,thisleadstoweight managementandimproved cardiovascularhealth,illustrating howsustainedbehavioral changes drivenbypreventivemeasures yieldlastingbenefits

HolisticApproach:

Inacaseinvolvingafamilywitha geneticpredispositiontoheart disease,preventivemedicine takesintoaccountnotonlytheir geneticriskbutalsotheir environmentandlifestyle By tailoringrecommendationsto theiruniquecircumstances, preventivestrategiesmitigatethe likelihoodofheart-relatedissues

GlobalHealth Implications:

Thinkabouttheglobalconcern posedbytherising incidenceofNCDs.Through internationaleffortspromoting healthydiets,tobaccocessation,and regularexercise,preventivemedicine contributestocurbingtheglobal burdenofNCDsand enhancingtheoverallhealthof populationsworldwide.

Inconclusion,

whilecurativemedicineremains crucial,thesesituationalexamples vividlydemonstratehow preventivemedicineisemerging asamoreeffectiveand sustainableapproachinreducing theimpactofnon-communicable diseases.Byearlydetection, informedchoices,and community-wideinitiatives, preventivemedicineholdsthe potentialtocreatehealthier societiesandrelievethestrainon healthcaresystems.

Author:

Matedi