PHP57 Clinical Effects of Pharmacist Interventions for Polypharmacy in a Geriatric Clinic in Taiwan

Abstract

journals and articles as very useful source of information and 35.92% doctors mentioned as useful source of information. Only 4.85% doctors believe this is less useful source of drug information. 49.51% of doctors believe as very useful source of information and 45.63% as useful. Only 4.85% doctors mentioned that as less useful source. Subscription based source showed that 41.74% doctors mentioned that as very useful source and 49.51% mentioned that as useful source. A total of 8.73% doctors mentioned that as less useful source. Informal discussions with other doctors as drug information source is very useful for 47.57% doctors and useful for 46.60% while only 5.82% doctors mentioned that as less useful source of information. CONCLUSIONS: Medical representative is not the option for successful promotion, companies should also focus on other sources ex. medical journals, internet sources which are highly appreciated among health care practitioners.