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SUMMER PLACEMENT
COMMUNITY PHARMACY W O R D S
I haven’t had much hope to hear from the community pharmacies I’ve sent out emails to since the covid-19 pandemic swept across the whole of Malaysia and completely threw everyone off-guard. Needless to say, I was pleasantly surprised to know that I’ve managed to snag a chance to partake in a community pharmacy placement. I wanted more exposure in the field of pharmacy to be more prepared for the role of working as a pharmacist, so this opportunity couldn’t have been more perfect for me.
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I was recruited by a large chain pharmacy that had over 40 branches spread throughout Malaysia and I spent a month working at the branch near my home as a trainee. The pharmacy was considerably big and they had a huge variety of items stocked up. There were shelves for every category — shelves at the self-care section were lined with a variety of shampoos, creams and lotions, and even an array of toothpaste that were specially formulated to suit different needs. The pharmacy also offered a collection of health supplements of various brands for children, adults and the elderly. PHARMNOTTS | 28
