In Germany, pharmaceutical training encompasses a university degree followed by a practical training year that prepares students for a career in pharmacy and related fields. This training covers a wide range of subjects, from the study of basic sciences such as biology, chemistry and physics to specialized disciplines such as pharmacology, pharmaceutical technology, pharmacoeconomics (German translation: Pharmakoökonomie) and clinical pharmacy.

Important aspects of pharmaceutical training include:

• Basic studies: Understanding the basic sciences is the foundation for learning the more complex aspects of pharmacy.
• Pharmacology (German: Pharmakologie): Study of the mechanisms of action of drugs, their side effects and interactions with other drugs.
• Pharmaceutical chemistry: Design and synthesis of new active pharmaceutical ingredients and chemical analysis of their properties.
• Pharmaceutical technology: Methods and processes for the manufacture of dosage forms and for the quality control of products.
• Clinical pharmacy: The practice and principles of drug use for ideal pharmacotherapy (translation into German: Pharmakotherapie) and improvement of the patients’ quality of life.
• Pharmaceutical law: Knowledge of the laws and regulations governing the development, manufacture, quality control and marketing of pharmaceutical products.

The objectives of pharmaceutical training include training qualified professionals who can work effectively in various areas of the pharmaceutical industry, including research and development, manufacturing, quality control, clinical pharmacy, drug regulatory affairs and quality management. Above all, however, pharmacists are needed in community pharmacies and hospital pharmacies to safeguard the supply of drugs to the public.

Pharmaceutical training plays a key role in the maintenance and development of global health by training professionals who are at the heart of public health.

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