Pharmacy is the science connected with therapeutic substances – their inventory, origin and nature, their development into medicines and their use in disease prevention and treatment. Pharmacy also enlightened the profession which uses its unique knowledge of medicines in the service of society.

A pharmacist is responsible for dispensing and managing medications, educating patients on correct usage of drugs and potential drug side effects, and handling the general health care or well-being of patients/customers within the setting of pharmacies and dispensaries. Pharmacists must know how to handle medications for patient safety and how to give correct dosages. Interaction with patients is common, so pharmacists may need to answer questions about medication. Furthermore, it is the duty and legal obligation of all pharmacists to know and follow the laws pertaining to the prescribed medication, and make sure that no medication is dispensed to a patient that would create a medical/drug interaction with any other medications that the patient is also taking. Staying abreast of new research in pharmaceutical developments and their safety is of vital importance in pharmacy jobs.

Russia has always been one of the places for Medical Studies and almost all Medical Universities of Russia prepares their students for building career in pharmacy with a comprehensive understanding of drugs and diseases. The curriculum promotes interaction between pharmacists and other health professionals. The B-pharmacy curriculum offers a professional 5-year program.