Abstract
Objectives
To identify the preferred terminologies, nature of services, perceived benefits and barriers to medication therapy-related pharmacist services in the Western Pacific region to facilitate the development of a framework for medication therapy management.
Method
A survey was completed by hospital and community pharmacists purposively selected by the national pharmacist associations.
Key findings
Pharmaceutical care was the preferred term with services predominantly related to medication safety and public health. The perceived barriers included lack of appropriate facility, time and funding.
Conclusion
A broader pharmaceutical care framework is a preferred approach to delivery of Good Pharmacy Practice in the region.
To identify the preferred terminologies, nature of services, perceived benefits and barriers to medication therapy-related pharmacist services in the Western Pacific region to facilitate the development of a framework for medication therapy management.
Method
A survey was completed by hospital and community pharmacists purposively selected by the national pharmacist associations.
Key findings
Pharmaceutical care was the preferred term with services predominantly related to medication safety and public health. The perceived barriers included lack of appropriate facility, time and funding.
Conclusion
A broader pharmaceutical care framework is a preferred approach to delivery of Good Pharmacy Practice in the region.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 576–579 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | International Journal of Pharmacy Practice |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2022 |
Keywords
- medication therapy management
- pharmaceutical care
- Western Pacific Region