Term | Definition |
Aesculapius | God of medicine in Greek mythology. |
Aristotle | Greek scientist, philosopher. |
Bacon, Roger | English scientist responsible for scientific methods; he had an interest far in advance of his times in natural science, in controlled experiments, and in the accurate observation of phenomena. |
Galen | Greek physician. |
Hippocrates | Greek physician and philosopher, considered to be the father of medicine. |
Mendel, Gregor | Scientist and monk known as the father of genetics. |
Paracelsus | Swiss physician, philosopher, and scientist. |
Apothecary | Latin term for pharmacist. Also, a place where drugs are sold. |
Clinical Pharmacist | Pharmacist who monitors patient medications in inpatient and some retail settings. |
Dogma | Code of beliefs based on tradition rather than fact. |
Drug Education Coordinator | Pharmacist who helps set protocol in a hospital setting. |
Formulary | A list of preferred drugs to be stocked by the pharmacy. Also, a list of drugs covered by an insurance company. |
Inpatient Pharmacy | A pharmacy in a hospital or institutional setting. |
Opioid | A synthetic analgesic that is similar to opium. |
Opium | An analgesic that is made from the poppy plant. |
Outpatient Pharmacy | Pharmacies that serve patients in their communities; pharmacies that are not in inpatient facilities. |
Pharmacist | Person who dispenses drugs and counsels patients on medication use and any interactions it may have with food or other drugs. |
Pharmacy | Drug or remedy (Greek word pharmakon). |
Pharmacy Technician | Person who assists a pharmacist by filling prescriptions and performing other non-discretionary tasks. |
Protocol | A set of standards and guidelines within which a facility works. |
Shaman | Medicine person who holds a high place of honor in a tribe. |
Pharmacy Clerk | Person who assists the Pharmacist at the front counter of the pharmacy; the person who accepts payment for medications. |