Drug intake & Focus on History Taking

 Part 1- This lecture focuses on drug intake as a key component of history taking in pharmacy practice. It introduces students to the main therapeutic drug families used in different medical specialties and highlights their role in patient management. Emphasis is placed on identifying ongoing treatments, understanding their indications, and recognizing potential risks such as drug interactions, adverse effects, and contraindications. By the end of the lecture, you will be able to classify medications by therapeutic area and integrate drug intake information into safe and effective pharmaceutical care.

 Lecture 2 aims to familiarize you as pharmacist student  with the structure, language, and key questions used in history taking, enabling you to communicate effectively with patients and contribute safely and professionally to the healthcare team.