Pharmacy Students Don’t Lack Talent — They Lack Recognition

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Do pharmacy students only “dispense medicines”?
• No. They study drug development, safety, efficacy, and regulation in depth.

Is pharmacy an easy course?
• Long lab hours, complex calculations, and multiple core subjects say otherwise.

Do pharmacy students lack skills?
• They handle formulation design, clinical data, quality standards, and drug safety monitoring.

Then what is missing?
• Recognition, visibility, and proper career guidance.

Why does this matter?
• Because behind every safe medicine, there is scientific work done by pharmacy professionals.

What do pharmacy students really need?
• Respect for their role, awareness of their contribution, and opportunities to grow.

Final Thought:
Pharmacy students are not lacking talent. They are waiting for a system that sees, values, and supports what they bring to healthcare.

MBH/PS

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Pharmacy students in India are well trained but often under-recognized despite their critical role in drug safety, quality and patient care. What’s truly needed is better awareness, structured career guidance and respect for the profession’s contribution to healthcare system.

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As a dentist, I see firsthand how crucial pharmacists and pharmacy students are to patient care - from medication counselling to antimicrobial stewardship. Pharmacy students don’t lack talent; they often lack the platform and recognition they deserve. Interprofessional collaboration and visibility can help unlock their potential and improve patient outcomes across healthcare. :glowing_star::tooth::pill: