A brief discussion on the development and challenges of smoking cessation services led by pharmacist abroad
10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202408054
- VernacularTitle:浅谈国外药师主导开展戒烟服务的作用与挑战
- Author:
Ruirui WEN
1
;
Long XU
1
;
Wenjing ZHU
1
;
Jianwei YANG
1
Author Information
1. Certification Center for Licensed Pharmacist of National Medical Products Administration, Beijing 100061, China.
- Publication Type:PharmacyAdministration
- Keywords:
pharmacists;
social pharmacies;
smoking cessation;
public health
- From:
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice and Service
2024;42(12):537-541
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the role of pharmacists in smoking cessation abroad and foster the dissemination and initiation of smoking cessation services led by pharmacist. Methods A search and compiles information on the value of pharmacists in offering smoking cessation services were carried out through the PubMed and Scopus electronic databases and the evolution of supportive policies were analyzed. The feasibility and barriers to pharmacists providing these services were examined. Results The involvement of pharmacists in smoking cessation positively impacted public health and the economy. Endowing pharmacists with the authority to prescribe smoking cessation medications, providing training in this service, and bolstering their potential through interprofessional collaboration can effectively address the barriers to their role in smoking cessation. Conclusion It is advisable to consider integrating smoking cessation services led by pharmacist into healthcare and public health policy guidelines ,which could enhance the efficacy and sustainability of smoking cessation initiatives.
