PharmaSim
For Universities & Pharmacy Programs

Interactive Pharmacy Practice for Universities

Use scenario-based pharmacy simulations to give students additional opportunities to practice professional decision-making.

Common challenges in pharmacy education

Educational gaps that scenario-based practice can help address.

Limited repeated practice

Students often get few chances to practise the same type of encounter enough times to build reliable reflexes.

Exposure to many scenarios

Curricula and placements can't always expose every student to a wide range of situations and patient presentations.

Active decision-making

Lectures build knowledge; judgement under pressure needs active, repeated decision practice.

Immediate feedback

Without prompt feedback, students may not realise which decisions were suboptimal until much later.

How PharmaSim can help

Built on capabilities that exist in the platform today.

Interactive pharmacy scenarios

Self-contained cases across dispensing, counseling, interactions and management.

Decision-making practice

Each step asks the learner to choose a realistic response from several options.

Immediate outcomes

Every choice is followed by a consequence, a competency score and the recommended approach.

Progress tracking

Signed-in students see competency scores, history and achievements over time.

Multiple topics

Scenarios grouped by skill area and difficulty, from basic to advanced.

English and Russian

The full interface and scenario library are available in both languages.

The student experience

A simple, repeatable loop built around decisions and feedback.

1

Scenario

A patient arrives with a request, symptoms and context.

2

Decision

The student chooses a realistic professional response.

3

Feedback

Immediate consequence, scores and the recommended approach.

4

Progress

Results feed a personal progress dashboard over time.

Features for instructors and universities

What exists today — and what we're exploring for the future.

Available now

Scenario library

A growing set of self-contained, discussion-ready cases grouped by skill and difficulty.

Scored decisions

Every response is scored across competency dimensions, with a full debrief at the end.

Progress dashboard

Students can track their own competency scores, history and achievements in a personal dashboard.

Bilingual access

Full English and Russian support across the interface and scenarios.

Repeatable practice

Any scenario can be retried for deliberate, low-stakes practice.

Potential future capabilities

Instructor dashboard

A dedicated view for instructors to oversee activity.

Assignments

Assign specific scenarios to students or groups.

Class analytics

Aggregate performance insights across a cohort.

Custom scenarios

Institution-specific or instructor-authored scenarios.

LMS integration

Connect PharmaSim with existing learning management systems.

Student management

Roster, group and manage student access centrally.

These capabilities are not yet available. They reflect directions PharmaSim may take based on institutional interest — contact us to discuss what would matter most to your programme.

Use cases

Ways educators can use the existing simulator alongside teaching.

Classroom preparation

Project a scenario as a discussion starter before a lecture or seminar.

Independent practice

Let students rehearse decisions on their own, at their own pace.

Homework

Assign a scenario for completion between sessions.

Exam preparation

Use scored runs as self-assessment before assessments.

Supplemental practice

Extra, low-stakes reps for topics students find difficult.

PharmaSim is an educational supplement. It is not an accredited curriculum and does not constitute official curriculum integration.

Interested in using PharmaSim with your students?

Tell us about your programme and we'll get back to you.

University FAQ

Is PharmaSim a substitute for clinical placements?

No. It is an educational supplement that gives students additional opportunities to practise decision-making. It does not replace clinical training, supervision or formal education.

Do instructors get a dashboard today?

Not yet. Students have a personal progress dashboard; an instructor dashboard is a potential future capability, not a current feature.

Can we assign scenarios to students?

Assignment management is not currently available. Instructors can, however, point students to specific scenario URLs from the public library.

Is PharmaSim accredited or part of an official curriculum?

No. PharmaSim is not accredited and is not integrated into any official curriculum. It is a supplementary practice tool.

What languages are supported?

The full interface and scenario library are available in English and Russian.

How much does it cost for institutions?

Pricing for institutional use is discussed individually. Contact us to talk about your programme and needs.

PharmaSim is an educational simulation designed for learning and practice. It does not replace formal pharmacy education, clinical training, official prescribing information, professional supervision, or professional judgment.