The Department of Pharmacy Practice at Gomal University is dedicated to advancing the clinical and practical aspects of pharmaceutical sciences. It plays a crucial role in preparing students for professional roles in hospitals, community pharmacies, and clinical research settings. The department offers a curriculum that integrates core areas such as clinical pharmacy, hospital pharmacy management, pharmacovigilance, patient counseling, and evidence-based medicine. Students are trained to work as part of multidisciplinary healthcare teams, promoting the rational and safe use of medicines. Through a combination of classroom instruction, laboratory sessions, hospital internships, and community outreach programs, the department equips students with the practical skills and ethical foundations needed for effective healthcare service. The department also emphasizes communication skills and decision-making in clinical settings. With a focus on improving patient outcomes and medication therapy management, the Department of Pharmacy Practice at Gomal University contributes significantly to the development of competent, patient-focused pharmacists.

Vision

Pharmacy Practice is a dynamic and novel department with the objective, to provide students with a platform of knowledge and experience, so that they are confident to support patients in their therapeutic use and to make clinical decisions for achieving definite patient outcomes. Department of Pharmacy Practice aims to serve as a leader of transformational change in Pharmacy Practice through excellence in education, patient care and research in the discipline. It focuses on delivering quality patient healthcare. Pharmacy Practice is a discipline with an unconventional focus on developing professional roles of pharmacists with the extensive goal of health care optimization. Pharmacy education in developing countries in the past, have mainly focused on industrial and product development roles of pharmacist. But these, major changes have been seen in pharmacy practice and other practice fields for pharmacists. The introduction of Pharmacy Practice as a major discipline has necessitated a change in the current curriculum of pharmacy education in developing countries.

The Department of Pharmacy practice is committed to provide proficient environment for both faculty members and students to excel learning. Post graduate research in pharmacy practice provides a variety of opportunities to study and research with emphasis on evidence-based study to raise the health care standards and resources recruitment for the future growth in novel disciplines of pharmaceutical care services. Department is well aware about the needs and expectations of health care sector, for that purpose department is focused in collaboration with industry and other centers of excellence.

The department offers integration practice modules where the students will have the opportunity to visit and experience hands-on training at various practice premises such as hospitals, retail, community and clinical specialties with the emphasis on teaching and demonstrating quality pharmaceutical care. The department of Pharmacy Practice is involved in the hospital internship program to under grade students extending from 4^th professional year to 5^th professional year which will enhance their experience and to gain a solid insight of the role of Pharmacist in the health care system. These approaches will optimize the use of medication across all the health care settings along with innovation and leadership in pharmacy education, clinical practice and research. It will also help to serve society as the professional responsible for the appropriate use of medications, devices, and services to achieve optimal therapeutic outcomes

Objective:

1. Education and Training:

– To provide high-quality education and training for pharmacy students, residents, and practicing pharmacists in the principles and practice of clinical pharmacy.

– To develop competency in patient-centered care, including medication therapy management, pharmacotherapy, and patient counseling.

– To integrate interprofessional education to foster collaboration between pharmacy students and other healthcare professionals.

2. Research and Development:

– To conduct research that advances the practice of pharmacy and improves patient outcomes.

– To encourage innovation in drug therapy, medication management, and healthcare delivery systems.

– To disseminate research findings through publications, conferences, and continuing education programs.

3. Clinical Services:

– To provide comprehensive clinical pharmacy services that optimize medication use in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, and community pharmacies.

– To implement and evaluate evidence-based protocols for medication therapy management.

– To ensure the safe and effective use of medications through the development and monitoring of therapeutic guidelines.

4. Professional Development:

– To promote lifelong learning and continuous professional development for pharmacists.

– To support pharmacists in achieving advanced certifications and specializations.

– To foster leadership skills in pharmacy practice to contribute to the advancement of the profession.

5. Patient Care and Safety:

– To enhance patient safety by reducing medication errors and adverse drug events.

– To advocate for patient-centered care practices that prioritize the health and well-being of individuals.

– To engage in public health initiatives that promote the safe use of medications in the community.

6. Policy and Advocacy:

– To influence healthcare policy and legislation related to pharmacy practice and medication use.

– To advocate for the role of pharmacists as essential healthcare providers.

– To participate in professional organizations and contribute to the development of standards and guidelines in pharmacy practice.