Examination of the need for additional pharmaceutical services and selected elements of pharmaceutical care in Poland – pilot study

Wrzosek, Natalia; Chlebowska, Aleksandra; Polakowska, Dominika; Miszewska, Jagoda; Kowalska, Sara; Dobbek, Oliwia; Zimmermann, Agnieszka

doi:10.32383/farmpol/138854

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“…Moreover, 79.4% of the respondents in this study indicated that they were interested in having a pharmacist perform a medicine use review. This is consistent with another research carried out in Poland in 2020, which showed the interest in such a service provided by a pharmacist at a level of over 70% [33]. On the other hand, the United States is an example of a country where such services are widely available and enjoy great interest.…”

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“…Moreover, only 45.0% of patients had their glucose levels tested in the last year. Meanwhile, as other studies show, 65.8% of the respondents would be willing to have blood glucose levels tested in a community pharmacy [33]. Pursuant to the Ordinance of the Minister of Health of 21 January 2022, on the list of diagnostic tests that may be performed by pharmacists, they are allowed to measure blood glucose after the completion of the appropriate qualification courses.…”

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Polish Patients’ Needs and Opinions about the Implementation of Pharmaceutical Care in Diabetes

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Guzenda

Kamasa

et al. 2023

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The study aimed to get to know patients’ opinions on implementing pharmaceutical care for diabetic patients in a community pharmacy to prevent and effectively and holistically approach the treatment of people with diabetes. It was based on an authorial survey form and conducted from August to October 2021 in a community pharmacy in Poznan, Poland. A total of 131 pharmacy patients over 18 years were included in the study. Results showed that the vast majority of patients confirmed their interest in pharmaceutical care in diabetes conducted by pharmacists. Moreover, 79.4% of respondents would like to benefit from medicines use review, while 87.0% confirmed an interest in the ‘New Drug’ service, with diabetic patients being particularly interested in this (p = 0.2447). Most respondents were also interested in education on how to use a glucose meter, administer insulin and use a lancing device. In addition, the study showed patients’ insufficient knowledge about risk factors and prevention of diabetes with the need for patient education. As the source of funding, 91.7% of diabetic patients indicated the National Health Fund. Given that such a service has not been implemented in Poland yet, this study may support established teams at the Supreme Pharmaceutical Chamber or the Ministry of Health in introducing such new services.

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Polish Patients’ Needs and Opinions about the Implementation of Pharmaceutical Care in Diabetes

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Guzenda

Kamasa

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“…Raynor et al confirmed the preference of patients for direct contact and receiving information on therapies from medical personnel, rather than from drug leaflets or advertisements [33]. Unfortunately, the results of a study by Chlebowska et al conducted in Poland are alarming [34]. It has been shown that less than half of patients visiting pharmacies declare that they receive proper information from professional staff regarding the storage and use of medicines.…”

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Over the Counter Pain Medications Used by Adults: A Need for Pharmacist Intervention

Karłowicz-Bodalska

Sauer

Jonderko

et al. 2023

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Background: The safety of pharmacotherapy for geriatric patients is an essential aspect of the demographic perspective in view of the increasing size of this population. Non-opioid analgesics (NOAs) are among the most popular and often overused over-the-counter medications (OTC). The reasons for drug abuse are common in the geriatric population: musculoskeletal disorders, colds, inflammation and pain of various origins. The popularity of self-medication and the ability to easily access OTC drugs outside the pharmacy creates the danger of their misuse and the incidence of adverse drug reactions (ADRs). The survey included 142 respondents aged 50–90 years. The relationship between the prevalence of ADRs and the NOAs used, age, presence of chronic diseases, and place of purchasing and obtaining information about the mentioned drugs were evaluated. The results of the observations were statistically analyzed using Statistica 13.3. The most commonly used NOAs among the elderly included paracetamol, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) and ibuprofen. Patients consumed the medications for intractable headaches, toothaches, fevers, colds and joint disorders. Respondents indicated the pharmacy as the main location for purchasing medications, and the physician as the source of information for selecting the therapy. ADRs were reported most frequently to the physician, and less frequently to the pharmacist and nurse. More than one-third of respondents indicated that the physician during the consultation did not take a medical history and did not ask about concomitant diseases. It is necessary to extend pharmaceutical care to geriatric patients that includes advice on adverse drug reactions, especially drug interactions. Due to the popularity of self-medication, and the availability of NOAs, long-term measures should be taken to increase the role of pharmacists in providing effective, safe health care to seniors. We are targeting pharmacists with this survey to draw attention to the problem of the prevalence of selling NOAs to geriatric patients. Pharmacists should educate seniors about the possibility of ADRs and approach patients with polypragmasy and polypharmacy with caution. Pharmaceutical care is an essential aspect in the treatment of geriatric patients, which can contribute to better results in their existing treatment and increase the safety of medication intake. Therefore, it is important to improve the development of pharmaceutical care in Poland in order to enhance patient outcomes.

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Examination of the need for additional pharmaceutical services and selected elements of pharmaceutical care in Poland – pilot study

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Polish Patients’ Needs and Opinions about the Implementation of Pharmaceutical Care in Diabetes

Polish Patients’ Needs and Opinions about the Implementation of Pharmaceutical Care in Diabetes

Over the Counter Pain Medications Used by Adults: A Need for Pharmacist Intervention

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