How do you stay current on newly approved medications?
The number of new pharmaceuticals coming to market each year varies. In comparison, in 2016, twenty novel drugs were introduced, while sixty new products were approved in 2018. In 2021, the number of approved drugs was fifty. As a pharmacist, you were taught to be lifelong learners and do your due diligence to stay current on newly approved medications. There are various ways to accomplish this, such as subscribing to industry newsletters, listening to podcasts, attending seminars and conferences, speaking with colleagues, and reading pharmaceutical publications. Let the interviewers know how you stay current on newly approved medications, showing you are a true professional always looking out for your patients' safety and well-being.
"I stay current on newly approved medications by subscribing to industry publications and newsletters, listening to pharmacy-related podcasts, and being a member of the UK's National Pharmacy Association. I also have close relationships with many other pharmacists, and we have a group email where we share current news in the pharmaceutical industry. I like having multiple ways to stay current on newly approved novel medications and anything else pertaining to my profession."
