Prescribing by Pharmacists

Schindel, Theresa J.; Yuksel, Nesé; Hughes, Christine

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-50247-8_73-1

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“…In Canada, Alberta is the province with the broadest scope of practice and was the first to implement prescribing authority for pharmacists in 2007 [27]. Legislation in Alberta allows pharmacists to access information in patients' electronic health records, administer drugs by injection, order laboratory tests, and prescribe medications, including independent prescribing (additional prescribing authorization or APA) [27,28]. As a result, pharmacists in Alberta can prescribe hormonal contraception and administer progestin-only injectable contraceptives, as well as vaccines.…”

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Community Pharmacists’ Experiences and Attitudes towards the Provision of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services: An International Survey

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Access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services remains a challenge worldwide. Describing community pharmacists’ SRH services in countries with different scopes of practice will aid in understanding how pharmacists view their roles and how to support them in providing needed services. A cross-sectional web-based survey was administered to pharmacists working in community pharmacies in Japan, Thailand, and Canada. The survey covered 7 SRH categories: pregnancy tests, ovulation tests, contraception, emergency contraception, sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections, maternal and perinatal health, and general sexual health. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. A total of 922 eligible responses were included in the analysis (Japan = 534, Thailand = 85, and Canada = 303). Most Thai and Canadian participants reported dispensing hormonal contraceptives (Thailand = 99%, Canada = 98%) and emergency contraceptive pills (Thailand = 98%, Canada = 97%). Most Japanese participants provided patient education on barrier contraceptives for men (56%) and information on the safety of medications in pregnancy (74%) and breastfeeding (76%). The majority of participants expressed interest in additional training and expanding their roles in SRH. Sharing international experiences can guide challenges faced by the evolution of pharmacists’ practice in SRH. Providing pharmacists support could help their readiness for this role.

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Community Pharmacists’ Experiences and Attitudes towards the Provision of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services: An International Survey

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“…Patients may experience heightened levels of worry, stress, and anxiety, along with physical discomfort, placing strain on their families and friends and contributing to a decline in their overall health [ 14 ]. To enhance healthcare accessibility, decision-makers in Canada are currently reassessing the roles of healthcare providers, including nurses, physician assistants, and pharmacists, in the delivery of patient care, with the aim of expanding their contributions [ 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 ].…”

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Development and Implementation of Workshops to Optimize the Delivery of Vaccination Services in Community Pharmacies: Thinking beyond COVID-19

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Simoneau²,

Mahajan

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Vaccines are widely recognized as the most economically efficient strategy to combat infectious diseases. Community pharmacists, being highly accessible healthcare professionals, have the potential to significantly contribute to the promotion and facilitation of vaccination uptake. In Canada, the jurisdiction of healthcare falls under provincial legislation, leading to variations in the extent of pharmacist practice throughout the country. While some pharmacists in Canada already functioned as immunizers, Québec pharmacists gained the authority to prescribe and administer vaccines in March 2020 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Our workshop aimed to equip pharmacists in Québec with the necessary guidance to optimize vaccinations, emphasizing the importance of maintaining and expanding immunization services beyond influenza and COVID-19 vaccines in the future. During the workshop, pharmacists had the opportunity to exchange valuable insights and best practices regarding workflow optimization, identifying areas for improvement in competency, effectively reaching vulnerable population groups, and integrating allied team members into their practice. Participants were also asked to develop a plan of action to help implement practice change beyond the workshop. Interactive workshops centered around discussions like these serve as catalysts for advancing the pharmacy profession, uniting professionals with a collective aim of enhancing patient care.

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Prescribing by Pharmacists

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Community Pharmacists’ Experiences and Attitudes towards the Provision of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services: An International Survey

Community Pharmacists’ Experiences and Attitudes towards the Provision of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services: An International Survey

Development and Implementation of Workshops to Optimize the Delivery of Vaccination Services in Community Pharmacies: Thinking beyond COVID-19

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