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Re: PHARMACY: The Most Difficult And Lucrative Medical Course by Nobody: 3:08pm On Aug 28, 2016 |
bizme:True. i have never met a jobless pharmacist. My woman rejected offers from lagos state gov, unilag and GSK when we lived in Nigeria. These were all paying over 100k, and this was just a year or two after grad. I cant think of any other profession that can do that in Nigeria. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: PHARMACY: The Most Difficult And Lucrative Medical Course by Sylvarresta(m): 3:18pm On Aug 28, 2016 |
CaraJewel:MLS is the bedrock of modern medicine, we solve all health related problems
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Re: PHARMACY: The Most Difficult And Lucrative Medical Course by stardomberry: 3:28pm On Aug 28, 2016 |
it's not a paramedical course |
Re: PHARMACY: The Most Difficult And Lucrative Medical Course by AlphaT1(m): 3:53pm On Aug 28, 2016 |
billyG:You are uninformed, you knw little about drugs. You regard paracetamol as an ordinary drug, it is not. Infact it has no substitute, it's the only agent in its class. It is a life-saving drug, the best anti-pyretic that no drug has been able to beat. Learn to get informed before commenting on what you have little knowledge in. If only you have idea of how expensive and time- consuming drug research is, you would appreciate the scientists involved. Also, selling made in china drugs as u put it, is legal and most encouraged in a developing nation like Nigeria, for those that meet minimum standards. These are generics and are more affordable compared to brands that majority of the population cannot afford. 2 Likes |
Re: PHARMACY: The Most Difficult And Lucrative Medical Course by croSStodds(m): 4:05pm On Aug 28, 2016 |
femi4:trainee in what field? How many trainees get recruited by oil companies per year?Engineering students constitute the greatest percentage of unemployed graduates,,,Even with a masters,,you probably stand no chance. It's very hard to get into oil firms,,very very very difficult.. Nnpc,chevron, shell,haliburton are laying off workers talkless of recruiting..I have a lot of them as friends and I pity them a lot.. A lot of them after years of fruitless job searching go into finance sector after getting ican,MBA and ACCA.. apparently contravening the career path. 3 Likes |
Re: PHARMACY: The Most Difficult And Lucrative Medical Course by xreal: 4:10pm On Aug 28, 2016 |
Alvaropromise: You are blessed. |
Re: PHARMACY: The Most Difficult And Lucrative Medical Course by billyG(m): 4:10pm On Aug 28, 2016 |
AlphaT1:common are u telling me paracetamol has no alternatives hav u heard of aspirin,ibruprofen,acetimophen. 1 Like |
Re: PHARMACY: The Most Difficult And Lucrative Medical Course by croSStodds(m): 4:35pm On Aug 28, 2016 |
delerx:Going down d drain?Why?? Engineering friends,,how may of them get recruited into oil firms,,a lot of them are laying off workers talkless of recruiting. one of my friends graduated with a first class in Mech engnr and did his masters in mechatronics and tunneling,Michigan for that matter,and yet searched far and wide with no job,he went for ACCA after 4yrs before getting recruited as an ET in diamond,yet,got laid off recently,, I actually expect you to be learned but you appear kind of ignorant,I've once worked as an EA in union bank in d marketing department,targets are fvcking crazy,,8-10pm everyday and sometimes 11,12pm,no time for my family,nothing,,A civil service job is better,,Private works are overhyed.jor |
Re: PHARMACY: The Most Difficult And Lucrative Medical Course by salveoP(m): 4:48pm On Aug 28, 2016 |
bizme:. so u didn't cram the shikimic pathway?? If I hear..... 1 Like |
Re: PHARMACY: The Most Difficult And Lucrative Medical Course by AlphaT1(m): 5:09pm On Aug 28, 2016 |
Victurh: When I filled pharmacy (1st and 2nd choices) in my JAMB form some yrs ago, my dad (of blessed memory) insisted that I must change it to medicine (MBBS), I refused and stood my ground. It wasn’t an easy war. Even though I was an all round excellent student, I had soft spot for chemistry and so I preferred pharmacy to medicine. And I have never regretted that decision. I graduated with a distinction eventually. My salary as an intern was 139k and I was able to save 800K (for the 12 months). In my NYSC I was posted to a missionary hospital to head a pharmacy dept (of 5 Pharm. Techs and 12 dispensers). I brought a turn around in d dept and was making monthly purchase of over 3million Naira. Jst after two months the MD increased my salary from 50K to 80K with a weekly recharge card allowance of 2K. My house was furnished and equipped with dstv and Internet facility. Four months into service, the MD added to my care the PMCT unit that was being funded by GHAIN and my salary increased to 120K. 6months into service GHAIN absorbed me as their staff and offered me 250K (allowance inclusive). I was able to save upto to 3.5million Naira from service yr. I passed out from NYSC and continued with GHAIN for one yr (earning upto 5mil per annum). When I showed dad my savings, he couldn't believe it. Over 8mil jst one yr after graduation? Wow! You made the right choice son. God bless your choice. I was wrong. I left GHAIN to go for MSc but lost dad midway and had to go look for work, I got two offers from federal hospitals but rejected both. Got assistant lecturer position with a federal university but turned it down still. Got a multinational with a very good pay and benefits, went for their training but never resumed. Finally picked up the one I am doing now. Before my dad passed on, he was convinced that indeed it's good to allow children follow their interest (if such are good). Just guide them as a parent. Almost all my close friends (from that group of excellent students) in secondary school went for MBBS. We are still friends to date but none of them is yet to achieve 1/2 of what I have been able to achieve within this short period.... Just go for what you love, study hard and make a good grade, prepare and Pray for a good job, be prudent, save well and plan for the future. God bless. 23 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: PHARMACY: The Most Difficult And Lucrative Medical Course by AlphaT1(m): 5:38pm On Aug 28, 2016 |
billyG:Hahhahaha, that's why I said you are not informed, just don't comment on what you have limited knowledge in. Acetaminophen is another scientific name for paracetamol (mostly used in the U.S). Aspirin and Ibuprofen are NSAIDs and not paracetamol substitutes. They are analgesics (pain killers) with very little anti-pyretic effect. No doctor in his right senses would ordinarily start giving you NSAIDs for pyrexia. Aspirin and Ibuprofen are not good in ulcer patients, asthmatics, infants etc. Paracetamol is not contra-indicated in the above conditions. I am using simple plain language so you would understand. It is because you are in Nigeria where everything goes, if not only trained professionals handle drug matters overseas. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: PHARMACY: The Most Difficult And Lucrative Medical Course by delerx(m): 5:40pm On Aug 28, 2016 |
Boy o boy. I m not ignorant,I am sure u r not married that's y u r using the word' lucrative' the profession is just ok not lucrative.our older colleagues r even making the profession scary witch hunting younger pharmacists .but things being equal, engineers r beta paid. Do u no the stress some med reps go thru,or u think they don't get sacked too. But all the same I am a proud and happy pharmacist. Anyways buzz me on my whatsapp 07030409811 Let's chat and reason together 2 Likes |
Re: PHARMACY: The Most Difficult And Lucrative Medical Course by delerx(m): 5:41pm On Aug 28, 2016 |
Boy o boy. I m not ignorant,I am sure u r not married that's y u r using the word' lucrative' the profession is just ok not lucrative.our older colleagues r even making the profession scary witch hunting younger pharmacists .but things being equal, engineers r beta paid. Do u no the stress some med reps go thru,or u think they don't get sacked too. But all the same I am a proud and happy pharmacist. Anyways buzz me on my whatsapp 07030409811 Let's chat and reason together |
Re: PHARMACY: The Most Difficult And Lucrative Medical Course by delerx(m): 5:50pm On Aug 28, 2016 |
Ogbeni pharmacy student bawo. 07030409811 olaajilaran: |
Re: PHARMACY: The Most Difficult And Lucrative Medical Course by EmmanicX(m): 5:50pm On Aug 28, 2016 |
bizme: Pls sir... I need it too, would be glad if you can send it to me.. emmanuelaigbiremhon@yahoo.com. NB... on MLS. thanks. |
Re: PHARMACY: The Most Difficult And Lucrative Medical Course by delerx(m): 5:54pm On Aug 28, 2016 |
O boy? Where did u train train. U tried with those savings. 07030409811 Let's chat.as men of honour... AlphaT1: 1 Like |
Re: PHARMACY: The Most Difficult And Lucrative Medical Course by delerx(m): 5:55pm On Aug 28, 2016 |
As men of honour |
Re: PHARMACY: The Most Difficult And Lucrative Medical Course by olaajilaran(m): 6:26pm On Aug 28, 2016 |
EdoBoy90:I'm sorry. OK sir can I have your WhatsApp number |
Re: PHARMACY: The Most Difficult And Lucrative Medical Course by olaajilaran(m): 6:35pm On Aug 28, 2016 |
AlphaT1: good day sir/madam. I'm a pharmacy aspirant, and I've been discouraged by a lot of negative comments about pharmacy. your write up, above motivates me a lot . And I'll love to be in contact with you. Can I have your WhatsApp number please? I'll love to chat with you. |
Re: PHARMACY: The Most Difficult And Lucrative Medical Course by billyG(m): 6:38pm On Aug 28, 2016 |
AlphaT1:I rest ma case oga pharmacist,d acetaminophen stuff was an act of commission. |
Re: PHARMACY: The Most Difficult And Lucrative Medical Course by Nobody: 7:15pm On Aug 28, 2016 |
olaajilaran: I am a pharmacist, and not a pharmacy student. We are looking forward to your joining us in the profession. |
Re: PHARMACY: The Most Difficult And Lucrative Medical Course by Nobody: 7:16pm On Aug 28, 2016 |
EdoBoy90: Good to see you again sir. And happy Sunday. |
Re: PHARMACY: The Most Difficult And Lucrative Medical Course by Nobody: 7:21pm On Aug 28, 2016 |
femi4:You are right. 100k per month is not a lot. But for a pharmacist fully maximizing opportunities he 300k is also too small. In fact, 300k is an amount he can conveniently make per day. Not per month. In any case, you are not truly practising as a pharmacist if all you do is collect salaries, even if it is 2m per month. 1 Like |
Re: PHARMACY: The Most Difficult And Lucrative Medical Course by lookingfly: 7:26pm On Aug 28, 2016 |
people3:thank you for reminding him.........pls help me ask him y he said nafdac is only meant for pharmacist,what do pharmacist know about the f=food in nafdac or what have they done about the food in nigerian.vets are more equiped to host nafdac than even the pharmacist. |
Re: PHARMACY: The Most Difficult And Lucrative Medical Course by lookingfly: 7:43pm On Aug 28, 2016 |
Sylvarresta:tell me who has been lying to you? |
Re: PHARMACY: The Most Difficult And Lucrative Medical Course by karcin: 7:48pm On Aug 28, 2016 |
I'm wondering if this is some form of inferiority complex on the part of the pharmacists. How come the doctors don't come here to brag about how wonderful their profession is; and how they are better than everyone else. You guys should learn to run on your lane, nobody is dragging your profession with you 2 Likes |
Re: PHARMACY: The Most Difficult And Lucrative Medical Course by Nobody: 7:51pm On Aug 28, 2016 |
salveoP: I guess we are different. And we have different levels of motivation for studying pharmacy. Every aspect of the programme was enjoyable. I did not have to cram. There was no year during my undergrad that my CGPA fell below 4.50 all through the five years. And yes, I went to one of the toughest pharmacy schools in Nigeria- OAU. But my method of reading was a little different. I used to read one or two sessions ahead. before resuming into 200 Level I had on my own finished Radiopharmacy and the likes, all 400L pharmchem topics. Class lectures were mostly revisions for me. I had (still do) have a peculiar interest in pharmacy. Pharmacognosy is one of the most hated courses. But not for me. Right now using programming, and state-of-the-art CADD methods I am mining Nigerian plants' secondary metabolites for lead compounds for disease treatment. Last weekend I made an unprecedented breakthrough in using the method to identify three compounds that reversed RBC sickling (in vitro) in donated SCD patients' blood. Pharmchem is one of the most feared courses. But for me it was one course I didn't have to read to clear As. Why? Because pharmchem provides me with the highest level of fascination: all drug interaction with the biological system is chemical in nature. Modify a moiety on your molecule and you get a new spectrum of activity. Methylate morphine and you get codeine with entirely new biological activity (antitussive), diminished narcotic effect, heightened gastro intestinal effect... And pharmacology...for me it's one and the same with pharmaceutical chemistry; you're simply mapping out biological effects of chemical substances. And at research level, there's hardly any difference from medicinal chemistry. Pharmaceutics nko? How else would I optimize therapy when I have no clue how to assure bioavailability by rationally choosing a dosage form and delivery system that can achieve that? How else would I be able to prepare extemporaneously in a way that targets each patient's individuality? How else would I know why to discourage the harmful and ridiculous practice of boiling Alabunkun (acetylsalicylic acid) in 7up? Clinical pharmacy...is the melting point for all our courses, especially for some of us at community pharmacies. So no, I didn't have to cram the Shikimic acid pathway. And it is simple how not to cram; try reading to understand and not just to pass. 12 Likes |
Re: PHARMACY: The Most Difficult And Lucrative Medical Course by Nobody: 7:56pm On Aug 28, 2016 |
karcin: I don't think this thread is really about doctors or medicine as a degree programme. There is no reason for you to interpret this gesture by the Op as signalling inferiority complex. And there is nothing bad in people coming out claiming Carpentry is the best vocation. Yes, for some people it is the best vocation, for others no. If pharmacy is not the best for you, that is all fine and dandy. That in itself is not a reason to call others' excitement a show of inferiority complex. 4 Likes |
Re: PHARMACY: The Most Difficult And Lucrative Medical Course by drey08(m): 8:24pm On Aug 28, 2016 |
Pharmacy is tough but its not a medical course from a medical student abroad |
Re: PHARMACY: The Most Difficult And Lucrative Medical Course by Nobody: 8:52pm On Aug 28, 2016 |
drey08: You're right. I believe the Op made a mistake in using the word "medical" for pharmacy. Pharmacy is not a medical course, it is a pharmaceutical course. If it is possible to correct the tag, and the Op is disposed to doing so, then that will be great. If not, we can allow for the error. 1 Like |
Re: PHARMACY: The Most Difficult And Lucrative Medical Course by AnnyBlinks: 9:36pm On Aug 28, 2016 |
Pharmacy is a noble profession, it is versatile and very lucrative. 3 Likes |
Re: PHARMACY: The Most Difficult And Lucrative Medical Course by nelszx: 11:33pm On Aug 28, 2016 |
lookingfly:Tell him what it is so he won't dwell in the lies again |
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