In the pharmaceutical context, PDM refers to a Pharmacy (or Pharmacist) Manager.
Role of a Pharmacy Manager (PDM)
The Pharmacy Manager, often called PDM, plays a crucial role in retail community pharmacies. Their responsibilities are significant, and they are regulated at the state level.
- State Regulation: The specific duties and responsibilities of a PDM are defined and regulated by each state's Board of Pharmacy.
- Essential Requirement: Every retail community pharmacy is legally required to have a PDM.
