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ricardoizecson
post Apr 27 2014, 12:41 AM

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QUOTE(Decky @ Apr 10 2014, 06:18 PM)
Any idea where to get them? I didn't know that I'll be getting the BB1m so I went on ahead to order Guyton and Hall's textbook on medical physiology since I thought it'll be a useful reference for me.
Oh and anyone have any idea whether I should be applying for internships at the end of my first year (a few months from now)? 4 months break... I'm interested in interning in the manufacturing/industrial side of pharmacy to see how things work there.
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Where do you live? You can try Kamal Bookstore. Located infront of HKL.

for industrial training. There are plenty of Pharmaceutical Companies you can apply to. visit www.mopi.org.my for full listings and contact info.

goodluck in ur internship!
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post Apr 27 2014, 03:12 AM

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QUOTE(Critical_Fallacy @ Mar 13 2014, 02:14 AM)
Is thalidomide still being used today? unsure.gif

One of my friends in the 60s was born with Phocomelia. sad.gif
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It is still being used for multiple myeloma.
Contraindicated for pregnant lady.
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post Apr 28 2014, 01:21 AM

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QUOTE(suizaibao @ Apr 28 2014, 12:04 AM)
What is the maximum pay of pharmacist ?
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maximum pay in what sense?
ricardoizecson
post Apr 28 2014, 09:03 PM

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QUOTE(suizaibao @ Apr 28 2014, 05:05 PM)
Maximum pay of senior manager of pharmacist
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I dont think there is a position called Senior Manager of Pharmacist. In KKM, the salary is based on the year of service or ppl say pangkat. PRP (houseman pharmacist) will start with U41 and then timely promoted up to U52 if im not mistaken. Salary will start around 3.5k including allowances and continue increase based on pangkat and year of service.

For private sector, salary is based on ur experience la. can range around 4k-8k experience based.

Then you have industry, where ur future is limitless.

there you go.
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post Jan 14 2015, 07:52 PM

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QUOTE(Decky @ Jan 14 2015, 02:07 PM)
Anyone with experience in hospital pharmacy? My modules have been mainly about community pharmacy (UK based) so I don't exactly know what happens in the hospital as a pharmacist, especially in Malaysia.

I'm hearing that fresh grads (after qualification with the pharmacy board in Malaysia) who work in community pharmacies over here are getting like 7-8k a month but it's like 2k-3k in a hospital pharmacy. Plus, many working community pharmacists warned my classmates that if they like science and stuff, they should avoid community pharmacy in Malaysia because you hardly get to use the skills you've learned in uni over here. Comunity doesn't look appealing to me apart from the pay (if it's true) at this moment.

Wondering what it's like to be a hospital pharmacist and how the salary is like, anyone care to shed some light? Also, is a post grad degree in clinical pharmacy recommended if I plan to go down the hospital pharmacy path?
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what year are you in undergrad study? and where do you do study?
ricardoizecson
post Jan 14 2015, 11:59 PM

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QUOTE(Decky @ Jan 14 2015, 11:52 PM)
2nd year atm, doing a twinning program at taylors. will be heading to cardiff this summer.
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ah cardiff. nice place. had quite a good time there. have fun!

regarding your question, i guess its better if u stay there and try to get into uk pre-reg pharmacy cos ure not bonded by any sponsor (ie JPA). You can choose between industry, clinical/hospital pharmacy and retail/community pharmacy based on ur interest and availability of placement. Try ask your tutor lecturer regarding ur career progression as they can give better insight on the pros and cons of what youre gonna choose.

Best of luck mate.

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post Mar 11 2015, 08:20 PM

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QUOTE(zstan @ Mar 10 2015, 10:21 AM)
Nottingham and monash
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based on?
ricardoizecson
post Mar 11 2015, 10:31 PM

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QUOTE(zstan @ Mar 11 2015, 09:45 PM)
one is a top 10 and another a top 100 uni for pharmacy in the world?
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that is for the main campus. it doesnt reflect the ranking of the sister/branch campus. isnt it?
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post Jun 6 2015, 04:10 PM

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QUOTE(polaris91 @ Jun 6 2015, 03:32 PM)
Hey guys just a quick question here regarding pharmacist registration in Malaysia. Do registered pharmacists from Australia/NZ need pre reg training in Malaysia to get the license? Or they just have to pass the registration exam without undergoing intern training again? Many thanks!
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Forensic exam info

anymore question can contact the pharmacy board.

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post Jul 1 2015, 12:36 AM

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QUOTE(CanFood @ Jun 30 2015, 10:13 PM)
Hi, I just finished my A-Levels, and will receive my results in August. smile.gif

I am contemplating to study pharmacy in Australia, particularly in Monash or Queensland. However I am still open to any other options. smile.gif

My questions are as follows:

1) Does the recognition of the degree from Monash Malaysia differ from Australia? A similar example would be the MBBS program from Monash Malaysia differs from Monash Australia in Singapore in terms of recognition, as all 5 years must be completed in Australia itself.

2) An acquaintance told me he chose Monash Malaysia over Australia due to the fact he would have some sort of disadvantage in applying for the internship in Malaysia after graduating, I honestly disagree. Is there some sort of rule or priority pool for local graduates which im not aware of?

3) Sorry to put this bluntly haha, but I was kinda lazy to read the previous posts, is there truly a future glut in Pharmacists in the future?

4) What does specialized Pharmacy mean? Is it similar to specialization in Medicine, where its like a whole qualification with tests etc? If it is as such, is there any local institutions which offer such qualifications? Is it recognized in Malaysia? Will I have an advantage compared to other graduates with employability, ranking etc?

5)  Would you recommend furthering my postgraduate studies in Pharmacy? I was told furthering your studies in Pharmacy only opens opportunities for lecturing.

6) Haha actually is there a difference between the 4 year Bachelor of Pharmacy in Australia and the 4 year Master in Pharmacy in UK?

Thank you, I look forward to a favorable reply smile.gif
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1) not sure

2) not rly. its based on when u got called for interview with SPA and availability of PRP post in hospitals. (if you wanna go to govt). You can always opt for community or industrial career path.

3) erm. theres always job for registered pharmacists anywhere. look at job street. people are hiring pharmacist all the time and the salary is quite competitive. not sure whats the situation like in 5 years time tho. diff situation for prp in govt hospitals. waiting time can be up to 1year.

4) I dunno abt private sector but in govt hospital, there are no post for pharmacy specialist. the incentive of being a specialist in certain area of clinical pharmacy in govt is not the same as being a specialist in medical field. No benefit. Just more responsibility. But MOH currently planning on introducing the specialization. I dunno the detailed plan, but dont get ur hopes up.

5) YES. theres a lot of field you can further ur study into. ie clinical, medicinal chem, practice, pharmacoeconomics etc. private industries certainly would be interested in hiring ppl with good qualifications as well as experience. you weigh the benefit.

6) no diff. both are undergraduate level.


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post Jul 2 2015, 12:27 PM

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QUOTE(CanFood @ Jul 1 2015, 09:32 PM)
Okay, Thank you for the favourable replies! biggrin.gif

Regarding question 3, please let me rephrase as I regret my rude language. sad.gif

3) I have attempted to read many blogs and also this awesome thread which you have posted up, however due to constant conflicting comments by various individuals, Im starting to get confused. Thank you for the wake up call of showing respect before expecting a good reply. biggrin.gif  Should have read the whole tread from top to bottom instead of being so selfish. tongue.gif May I please know the about the current state of pharmacy in Malaysia? biggrin.gif

I would also like to ask these questions: biggrin.gif
1) Is postgraduate studies in Pharmacy, a norm amongst graduates from pharmacy?

2) In any pharmacy course is it necessary to memorise the shapes of organic molecules?

Thank you smile.gif
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1) dont hv any statistics on this. depends on ones ambition and career/life goal.

2) http://www.ucc.ie/modules/descriptions/page076.html -> more or less the subjects that will be covered in any pharmacy courses in the world. read up on the spesifics if ure really really interested.


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post Jul 29 2015, 09:56 PM

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QUOTE(hypgamer @ Jul 29 2015, 05:19 PM)
Hi all, I am a graduate from CUCMS, nice to meet you all, good to see that there is a ground where pharmacy practitioners can gather and discuss. smile.gif
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when did u graduate?
ricardoizecson
post Jul 30 2015, 02:54 PM

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QUOTE(hypgamer @ Jul 30 2015, 02:22 PM)
Just graduated this year smile.gif
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how do you rate pharmacy in cucms? cos i was thinking of going there as well for this year intake.
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post Jan 8 2016, 06:43 AM

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QUOTE(zstan @ Jan 7 2016, 09:24 PM)
previously no difference. Now with the new interview system in place it's a new ball game. having said that it is quite obvious that the quality of graduates from certain universities can be quite bad.
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and what university will that be?

 

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