The results of this pilot study suggest that ProFiL can be implemented and may help community pharmacists intervene more frequently to manage drug-related problems. However, a larger-scale study with longer follow-up is necessary to evaluate the impact of the program on management of drug-related problems and its clinical relevance.
This study was supported by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (grant number: MOP-230207). Part of the study was also funded by Pfizer Canada, Leo Pharma, and Amgen. The authors declare that they have no relevant financial interests. Study concept and design were contributed by Quintana-Bárcena, Lord, and Lalonde. Quintana-Bárcena, Lord, and Lizotte were responsible for the data analysis, and Quintana-Bárcena and Berbiche performed the statistical analysis. The manuscript was written by Quintana-Bárcena and Lalonde and revised by Quintana-Bárcena and Lalonde, along with the other authors.
Pharmacists like the Web-based continuing education program. Over a short time span, the program improved their knowledge and skills. Its impact on their clinical practices and quality of medication use in CKD patients remains to be assessed.
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