Department of Pharmacy Practice
Bridging pharmaceutical sciences with patient care and clinical practice at Shambhunath Institute of Pharmacy
About Pharmacy Practice Department
The Department of Pharmacy Practice at Shambhunath Institute of Pharmacy is dedicated to advancing patient-centered care through clinical pharmacy services, pharmaceutical care, and evidence-based practice. Our department prepares students to become competent healthcare professionals who optimize medication therapy and improve patient outcomes.
We focus on the application of pharmaceutical knowledge in clinical settings, emphasizing rational drug therapy, medication management, patient counseling, and interprofessional collaboration. Our program integrates theoretical knowledge with extensive clinical training in various healthcare settings.
Through our hospital partnerships and community outreach programs, students gain practical experience in patient care, medication therapy management, and healthcare system operations.
Clinical Training & Patient Care Services
Clinical Pharmacy Services
Training in ward rounds, therapeutic drug monitoring, adverse drug reaction reporting, medication reconciliation, and participation in healthcare teams for optimal patient care.
Hospital Pharmacy Training
Hands-on experience in hospital pharmacy operations, inventory management, sterile compounding, total parenteral nutrition, and chemotherapy preparation.
Patient Counseling & Education
Development of communication skills for effective patient counseling, medication adherence strategies, and health education in various disease conditions.
Evidence-Based Practice
Training in literature evaluation, clinical research methodology, pharmacoeconomics, and health outcomes research to support evidence-based decision making.
Medication Therapy Management
Comprehensive medication reviews, development of care plans, identification and resolution of drug therapy problems, and documentation of pharmaceutical care services.
Community Outreach
Health camps, medication awareness programs, diabetes and hypertension screening camps, and community-based pharmaceutical care initiatives.
Clinical Specializations & Hospital Partnerships
Internal Medicine
Clinical rotations in general medicine wards focusing on chronic disease management
Critical Care
Training in ICU pharmacy practice and emergency medicine
Ambulatory Care
Outpatient clinic experience in chronic disease state management