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What do you know about nuclear pharm
Started by dreezy10
nuclear pharmacists prepare radioactive materials to treat and diagnose diseases. it was the first subdivision of pharmacy, I believe.
I think the majority of nuclear pharmacists either teach or do research. you'd probably find a few in a hospital also
thats really all i got... lol
I think the majority of nuclear pharmacists either teach or do research. you'd probably find a few in a hospital also
thats really all i got... lol
We had a nuclear pharmacist come talk to our pre-pharmacy club. It seems like a pretty neat field. You mostly work nights, from what I gather. You prepare radio-labeled drugs, and you have to get the amount of radiation right so that the dose is right at the time of the procedure. It seems like it's pretty quiet work, with basically no patient contact.
As for safety, everyone wears a doseometer (which I have no idea how to spell) to make sure you're not getting too high of doses. The pharmacist that spoke with us said that women do work as nuclear pharmacists while they're pregnant (although, from what I know from working with radiation in the lab, at least in my state, if they tell their workforce that they're pregnant, the amount of radiation that is considered safe is a lower level). Of course, you may be a guy, and this isn't relevant to you, but I figured I'd bring it up anyway.
As for safety, everyone wears a doseometer (which I have no idea how to spell) to make sure you're not getting too high of doses. The pharmacist that spoke with us said that women do work as nuclear pharmacists while they're pregnant (although, from what I know from working with radiation in the lab, at least in my state, if they tell their workforce that they're pregnant, the amount of radiation that is considered safe is a lower level). Of course, you may be a guy, and this isn't relevant to you, but I figured I'd bring it up anyway.
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I'd actually say the opposite (although I may be wrong) that nuclear pharmacists mostly teach and do research. Radio-labeled drugs are used a lot in hospitals for a lot of diseases.
Oh, and the one that spoke to us didn't actually work in the hospital. He worked for GE in a facility near the hospital. The drugs were then delivered to various hospitals and clinics every morning.
I wonder if she wrote the article on nuclear pharmacy for SDN???? I read it and it is basically what she said. Thanks for the link Transformer.
p.s: Transformers Revenge of the Fallen is almost here. june 24th right?
You may be right. I imagine it's necessary for nuclear pharmacists to do research to develop new drugs/treatments. But I'd gather that you need at least one nuclear pharmacist within driving distance from every hospital or clinic that uses radio-labeled treatments/diagnostic tools.
Hi there!
I just thought I'd post about Nuclear Pharmacy. I was able to shadow a nuclear pharmacist for about 6 months. At least for the hospital I was at (Ohio State), they start very early in the morning (bout 5am if not earlier) and finish up in the afternoon. They prepare different radioactive drugs for either treatments (for hyperthyroidism, etc) or just diagnostic purposes. It is a really fascinating field in my opinion, because they not only prepare treatments, but they are also active in the diagnostic part of medicine. If you have any other specific questions, just ask! 🙂
I just thought I'd post about Nuclear Pharmacy. I was able to shadow a nuclear pharmacist for about 6 months. At least for the hospital I was at (Ohio State), they start very early in the morning (bout 5am if not earlier) and finish up in the afternoon. They prepare different radioactive drugs for either treatments (for hyperthyroidism, etc) or just diagnostic purposes. It is a really fascinating field in my opinion, because they not only prepare treatments, but they are also active in the diagnostic part of medicine. If you have any other specific questions, just ask! 🙂
Yes; I created that thread specifically on SDN to answer the multiple questions I receive regarding nuclear pharmacy (I'm a practicing ANP)...and to give everyone a taste of what I do on a daily basis.
If you have any questions regarding the field, feel free to post there, and I'd be happy to answer them!
HAAHAAA, I knew you wrote it!!! I saw the thread after I made the post. Sorry, but now i know!!!!!!
I have two good friends that are nuclear pharmacists and they both work in privately owned compounding pharmacies. They do all the nuclear work (compounding and preparing radioactive drugs) plus they do a lot of compounding of other meds, like gels, special liquids, and special chemo IVs and capsules. The downside, as i see it anyway, they are "on-call" a lot and have to work nights or very early (3am-ish) several mornings/week.
They do, however, make a little more moolah than a regular pharmacist in town.
They do, however, make a little more moolah than a regular pharmacist in town.
