Message to Students

To date, medical care has made great strides by way of drug development. However, there are still many patients with illnesses that still have few treatments who are waiting for safe and effective drugs. Several steps must be taken to create a new drug, one of which is the clinical trial where the safety and efficacy of drugs are tested om humans. The medicines on the market now are the product of the people kind enough to participate in trials, and these can be considered gifts from our forebears. Because these are gifts, we should be thankful for the great effort that went into their development and the patients who cooperated with the development process. We must use them wisely. You must understand the profile of a drug, highlight its effects, and promote its proper use to ensure safety. You also need to consider optimization for each patient. I think these are the important tasks that pharmacists are expected to carry out. As students, you have a great opportunity to gain a basic knowledge of the medicines that form the foundation of a pharmacist’s work. Take a proactive stance to your learning and hone the skills you need to ensure you can handle clinical settings without hesitation.