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Nuclear Pharmacists

Pharmacist Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835N0905X

HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all Nuclear Pharmacists.

As of today, the following are the total number of Nuclear Pharmacists nationally, in your state, and near your location.

Medicare

The following are the total number of Nuclear Pharmacists who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.

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What do Nuclear Pharmacists do?

Nuclear pharmacists, also known as radiopharmacists, specialize in the preparation, dispensing, and control of radioactive drugs (radiopharmaceuticals) used in nuclear medicine procedures. 

Responsibilities

Compounding and Dispensing: Prepare radiopharmaceuticals by compounding radioactive isotopes with pharmaceutical components. 

Quality Control: Ensure the safety and efficacy of radiopharmaceuticals through rigorous quality checks and adherence to radiation safety protocols. 

Patient Care: Provide counseling to patients on the use and potential side effects of radiopharmaceuticals. 

Research and Development: Participate in research activities related to nuclear pharmacy, including the development of new radiopharmaceuticals and the improvement of treatment methods. 

Regulatory Compliance: Adhere to strict regulations governing the handling and use of radioactive materials. 

Environment

Nuclear pharmacists typically work in atomic pharmacies within hospitals, medical centers, or research institutions. They may also collaborate with nuclear medicine physicians, technicians, and other healthcare professionals. 

Additional Information

Nuclear pharmacists play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and effective use of radiopharmaceuticals in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. 

Nuclear pharmacy is a highly specialized field requiring additional training and certification beyond a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. 

The work involves handling radioactive materials, which necessitate strict safety precautions and radiation protection measures. 

Specialty Pharmasists

Ambulatory Care Pharmacists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835P2201X

A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in the provision of integrated, accessible health care services by pharmacists and is accountable for addressing medication needs, developing sustained partnerships with patients, and practicing in the context of family and community.

Cardiology Pharmacists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835C0206X

A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in direct patient care to ensure safe and effective use of medications in patients with cardiovascular disease, as members of interprofessional health care teams.

Compounded Sterile Preparations Pharmacists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835C0207X

A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill to ensure that sterile preparations meet the clinical needs of patients, satisfying quality, safety, and environmental control requirements, regulations, and standards in all phases of preparation, storage, transportation, and administration.

Critical Care Pharmacists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835C0205X

A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in the delivery of patient care services by pharmacists, as integral members of interprofessional teams, working to ensure the safe and effective use of medications in critically ill patients.

Emergency Medicine Pharmacists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835E0208X

A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in the care of patients at the bedside in emergency medicine settings.

Geriatric Pharmacists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835G0303X

A pharmacist who is certified in geriatric pharmacy practice is designated as a “Certified Geriatric Pharmacist” (CGP).

To become certified, candidates are expected to be knowledgeable about principles of geriatric pharmacotherapy and the provision of pharmaceutical care to the elderly.

Infectious Diseases Pharmacists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835I0206X

A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in the use of microbiology and pharmacology to develop, implement, and monitor drug regimens that incorporate antimicrobials to optimize therapy for patients.

Nutrition Support Pharmacists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835N1003X

A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in maintenance and/or restoration of optimal nutritional status, designing and modifying treatment according to patient needs.

Oncology Pharmacists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835X0200X

A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in developing, recommending, implementing, monitoring, and modifying pharmacotherapeutic plans to optimize outcomes in patients with malignant diseases.

Pain Management Pharmacists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835P1400X

A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skills, providing integrated, comprehensive, and accessible healthcare services to patients experiencing pain and associated symptoms.

Pediatric Pharmacists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835P0200X

A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in the delivery of patient care services by pharmacists that ensures the safe and effective use of medications for all children from neonates through adolescents.

Pharmacist Clinician PhC/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835P0018X

Pharmacist Clinician/Clinical Pharmacy Specialist is a pharmacist with additional training and an expanded scope of practice that may include prescriptive authority, therapeutic management, and disease management.

Pharmacotherapy Pharmacists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835P1200X

A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in optimizing pharmacotherapeutic care of patients by developing, implementing, monitoring, and modifying complex treatment plans, providing advanced-level education and consultation, and collaborating with other health professionals in the management of therapy.

Psychiatric Pharmacists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835P1300X

A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in optimizing care of patients with psychiatric illness by assessing and monitoring patients, recognizing drug-induced problems, and recommending appropriate treatment plans.

Solid Organ Transplant Pharmacists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835S0206X

A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in delivering direct patient care and the safe and effective use of medications for patients in all phases of solid organ transplantation.

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