A Text Book on SOCIAL PHARMACY AND PUBLIC HEALTH

Résumé du livre

This book, “Social Pharmacy and Public Health”, has been carefully designed in accordance with the latest PCI syllabus and the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. It emphasizes competency-based education, bridging theory with practical applications, and preparing students to address real-world health challenges through a multidisciplinary and community-oriented approach. The text integrates fundamental concepts of pharmacy with public health, sociology, epidemiology, and health policy, enabling students to understand the broader determinants of health. It encourages critical thinking, communication skills, ethical reasoning, and social accountability, aligning with NEP 2020’s focus on holistic development. Through structured content, case studies, and experiential learning modules, the book highlights the role of pharmacists in health promotion, disease prevention, rational use of medicines, national health programs, and patient-centered care. It also emphasizes digital health literacy, health economics, and environmental sustainability, making students capable of contributing meaningfully to community well-being and national health priorities.