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. 2009 Feb 19;73(1):16.
doi: 10.5688/aj730116.

The role and education of the veterinary pharmacist

Michelle L Ceresia  1 , Carl E Fasser, John E Rush, Richard T Scheife, Connie J Orcutt, Donald L Michalski, Melissa R Mazan, Mary T Dorsey, Stephen P Bernardi
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The role and education of the veterinary pharmacist

Michelle L Ceresia et al. Am J Pharm Educ. .

Abstract

Objective: To define the role and education of the traditional pharmacist who supports the needs of the veterinarian (hereafter referred to as veterinary pharmacist) and a pharmacist who practices solely in veterinary pharmacy (here after referred to as veterinary pharmacy specialist).

Methods: The Delphi technique involving 7 panels of 143 experts was employed to reach consensus on the definition of the roles and education of the veterinary pharmacist and veterinary pharmacy specialist.

Results: The veterinary pharmacy specialist's role included dispensing medications, complying with regulations, advocating for quality therapeutic practices, and providing consultative services, research, and education. The perceived role of the veterinary pharmacist was viewed as being somewhat narrower. Compared to veterinary pharmacists, a more in-depth education in veterinary medicine was viewed as essential to the role development of veterinary pharmacy specialists.

Conclusions: The authors hope their research will promote widespread awareness of the emerging field of veterinary pharmacy and encourage schools to offer increased access to clinically relevant professional training programs.

Keywords: Delphi; curriculum; education; research method; role; veterinary pharmacy.

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Diagrammatic representation of the three-round Delphi technique employed.
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