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. 2008 Dec 15;72(6):129.
doi: 10.5688/aj7206129.

Clinical pharmacy education in China

Melody Ryan  1 , Hong Shao, Li Yang, Xiao-Yan Nie, Suo-Di Zhai, Lu-Wen Shi, William C Lubawy
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Clinical pharmacy education in China

Melody Ryan et al. Am J Pharm Educ. .

Abstract

Pharmacy education in China focuses on pharmaceutical sciences, with the bachelor of science (BS) of pharmacy as the entry-level degree. Pharmacy practice curricula in these programs are centered on compounding, dispensing, pharmacy administration, and laboratory experiences, which are the traditional responsibilities for pharmacists. Additional graduate-level training is available at the master of science (MS) and the doctor of philosophy (PhD) levels, most of which concentrate on drug discovery and drug development research. Presently, the emphasis in practice is beginning to shift to clinical pharmacy. With this change, additional degree offerings are being developed to meet the growing demand for clinical pharmacists. There is also interest in developing more clinical skills in practicing pharmacists through additional non-degree training. The Ministry of Education is considering a proposal for an entry-level professional degree of master and/or doctor in clinical pharmacy similar to the doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) degree in the United States.

Keywords: China; clinical pharmacy; international pharmacy education.

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