Some surveys and interviews had been done to acknowledge and promote to the public especially pharmacy students about "Radiopharmacy".
Radiopharmacy a.k.a. Nuclear Pharmacy is branch of medicine that uses of radiopharmaceuticals for diagnosis and treatment. This new branch involves manufacture, preparation and supply of safe and effective radiopharmaceuticals for diagnosis and therapy purposes.Futhermore, radiopharmacist provides advice and support on radio- pharmaceuticals usage.
Required to have a working knowledge in:
Basic nuclear physics, chemistry, radiochemistry, biochemistry, immunology, anatomy, haematology, radiation protection and also radioactive-related laws
Main responsibility:
Procurement, preparation, quality control, supply of radiopharmaceuticals and ensure its safety and efficacy.
Research and Development activity:
Dispensing technique, QC technique or even development of new radiopharmaceuticals
Clinical role :
advise the use of radio-pharmaceutical and patient care in nuclear medicine department
Advice on :
->Possibility of drug interaction
->Abnormal bio-distribution
->Interference of concurrent medication
->Stability and formulation of radiopharmaceuticals
Nuclear medicine imaging is useful for detecting:
->tumors
->aneurysms (weak spots in blood vessel walls)
->irregular or inadequate blood flow to various tissues
->blood cell disorders and inadequate functioning of organs, such as thyroid and pulmonary function deficiencies.
**The use of any specific test, or combination of tests, depends upon the patient's symptoms and the disease being diagnosed.
