A study was processed by collecting the options of 20 drugstores trading in HoChiMinh city. In total 20 ones, there were 10 ones that admitted pharmaceutical students to practice, comparing with practicing programme at the drugstore of Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of HoChiMinh city and of the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of CAEN. The searching results showed that the drugstore of Faculty of Pharmacy wasn't still up date and the practicing in a short time. Some improvements in the programme were suggested to upgrate the quality in Pharmacy Education and help the graduated students be able to have Good Pharmacy Practice
Pharmacy ; Pharmacists ; Education, Pharmacy

The relationships between medical doctors and pharmacist play an important role. Because clinical information will not be discussed and exchanged if there is no cooperation between them. The clinical pharmacists relate with inpatients and outpatients. Otherwise, they have relations with nurse, sister, laboratories and other technician
Pharmacists ; Pharmacology, Clinical

The discovery, resolution, intervention and evaluation of drug-related problems (DRPs) are core processes for pharmacists to perform pharmaceutical care. Based on the literature and data of foreign DRPs classification system and current pharmaceutical practice experience, the Chinese DRPs classification system was initially established after selection and integration, and then gradually improved through multiple rounds of public verification method. Finally, a standard for the use of the "Chinese Drug-related Problems Classification System" that conforms to the Chinese population and medical model was formed. The Chinese DRPs classification system includes six parts, i.e., problem, DRP evaluation, cause, intervention plan, acceptance of intervention plan, and DRP status. It aims to provide a basis for Chinese pharmacists to carry out standard and standardized pharmaceutical care and improve the quality of clinical drug treatment management.
China ; Humans ; Pharmacists

Background: Community pharmacists play a central role in the management of minor ailments and their clinical knowledge is vital in improving treatment outcomes of these ailments. The provision of minor ailment service in developed countries has been successful yet the practice in the Philippines has not been documented. Objectives: The aim of this study was to document the involvement of community pharmacists in the management of minor ailments, the practices, and the perceived challenges in the provision of pharmacy service. Methods: This was an exploratory descriptive study. Using qualitative research technique, a guided interview questionnaire was employed for data gathering. The practices employed and perceived challenges encountered by pharmacists were interpreted using conventional content analysis. Results: Colds, cough, skin allergy, diarrhea were the four most common ailments managed by community pharmacists. Pharmacists had underdeveloped roles in consultation. Community pharmacists were knowledgeable on the causes of the minor ailments and the medications dispensed were compliant with approved product indications. The absence of institutional guidelines (66%), lack of ailment-specific training (100%), insufficient clinical skills (76.7%), and a dominant patient self-selection behavior for OTC medicines (73.3%) were perceived as challenges in the provision of minor ailment services. Conclusion Community pharmacists managed common ailments with non-prescription medicines however consultation roles were found to be underdeveloped.
Pharmacists ; Nonprescription Drugs ; Philippines

Background: The pharmacovigilance system in the Philippines aims to ensure the safe use of medicines, including herbal products. However, there is a lack of reporting on adverse events related to herbal products, indicating a need for an improved monitoring system. Objectives: This study seeks to develop a community-based adverse event reporting system for herbal products in Calamba and Los Baños Laguna to enhance pharmacovigilance practices in the Philippines. The primary objectives include assessing consumer knowledge, willingness to report adverse events, and evaluating the feasibility of implementing such a system in community pharmacies. Methodology: A mixed-methods approach was employed, involving surveys with herbal product consumers and focus group discussions with community pharmacists. Data analysis utilized Likert scaling for surveys and thematic analysis for discussions, providing a comprehensive understanding of consumer perceptions and pharmacist experiences. Results: The study revealed limited consumer awareness of herbal safety risks but with a positive attitude towards reporting adverse events through community pharmacies. The developed algorithm, tailored to consumer and pharmacist preferences, demonstrated potential benefits in enhancing pharmacovigilance and promoting the rational use of herbal products. Conclusion The proposed community-based adverse event reporting system for herbal products in the Philippines offers a practical and accessible solution to improve pharmacovigilance, empower consumers, and ensure the safe utilization of herbal products. Implementation of this system has the potential to significantly enhance public health outcomes and contribute to the overall well-being of the Filipino population.
Pharmacovigilance ; Pharmacies ; Pharmacists

The research presents results of study about quantity and distribution real situation of pharmacists who are working at national health centers in Cuu Long area and initial evaluate training and working quality, retrain need and post graduate of pharmacists. Method: retrospective, cross- sectional description. Result: lack of pharrmacist at health center in Cuu Long area, working quality and speciality level depend on training center and suitability in using pharmacy manpower and training need
Pharmacists ; Medical Staffs ; Pharmaceutical Preparations

OBJECTIVES: To identify the factors affecting users' satisfaction with the Order Communicating System(OCS) and to highlight the factors important for the successful establishment of OCS. METHODS: A Users Satisfaction survey was sent to 4,513 people, consisting of 1,503 doctors, 2,379 nurses, 255 pharmacists and 370 administrative workers in 16 hospitals which had introduced OCS. The response rate was 63.9%. Measurement of users' satisfaction was performed with the instrument which was used in Doll's study. Some aspects of Doll's instrument were adjusted according to the aims of this study. The classifying sections of this survey included age, job and status classification, computer experience , OCS education, duration of daily OCS use, type of order entering, number of personnel in the Hospital Information System's department, cost of OCS, problem frequency, proportion of work managed by hand, OCS type, and Hospital establishment type. RESULTS: There was a positive correlation between satisfaction level and managerial status throughout all job classifications. Irrespective of the importance of OCS education as a factor relating to users' satisfaction, the additional work load caused by OCS lowered users' satisfaction. Different factors affected users' satisfaction according to job and status classification. The composition of factors affecting the pharmacist and administrative worker satisfaction levels was simpler than that of the doctor and nurse levels. There were no statistically significant differences between the actual computer experience duration of daily OCS use and users' satisfaction with OCS. CONCLUSIONS: There was an understandable relationship between users' attitude to OCS and factors affecting users' satisfaction. The results of this study could be used as a basis for the successful expansion of the operation of OCS. But more detailed studies on users' satisfaction and further improvements of methodologies are required for the successful establishment of OCS.
Classification ; Education ; Hand ; Humans ; Pharmacists

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Humans ; Pharmacists* ; Politics* ; Societies, Medical*

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Humans ; Pharmacists* ; Politics* ; Societies, Medical*

Objectives. The patient medication counseling (PMC) services at Philippine General Hospital (PGH) started 21 years ago. While several changes have been incorporated into the program, no formal evaluation has been conducted to date. The objective of this evaluation was to assess the relevance, usefulness, responsiveness, acceptability, efficiency, impact, and sustainability of the service using the context, input, process (CIPP) model of Stufflebeam.

Methods. The study utilized a mixed-methods study design. Interviews and surveys were conducted on pharmacist-counselors, a purposive sample of doctors, nurses, and other stakeholders. A review of records from the Department of Pharmacy of UP College of Pharmacy (UPCP) and PGH, such as patient and student satisfaction surveys and monthly reports of counseled patients served from 2015 to 2019, was conducted. The results were analyzed using descriptive statistics for quantitative data and content analysis for qualitative data.

Results. Context evaluation revealed that the establishment of PMC resulted from informal interactions with hospitalized patients due to incorrect use of prescription medicines. Correct information was envisioned to address the irresponsible use of medicines. The input evaluation revealed that only 24% (N=75) of the pharmacists are involved in PMC, which comprise only 10% of their workload. There was also a lack of comprehensive training for counseling and insufficient physical facilities. The process evaluation identified lack of time (94%) as a significant limiting factor for the involvement of pharmacists in PMC. The interns became an additional workforce for the service, but scheduling and the consistent availability of both students and faculty-preceptors were experienced. The product evaluation revealed positive perceptions among the pharmacists, faculty, and student interns. From the patient satisfaction survey records of 5,071 patients counseled, 98 to 100% expressed high service satisfaction, and 100% were likely to recommend PMC to other patients. The pharmacists, interns, and faculty-preceptors suggested that PMC improved their confidence, communication skills, and decision-making.

Conclusion. The PMC service is relevant and valuable to ensure patients' rational and quality use of medicines. As a value-added service to existing hospital pharmacy services, it serves as a venue for enhancing soft skills among pharmacists and students alike. However, physical and human resources and current processes need to be upgraded to improve efficiency, ensure sustainability, and expand service coverage to more patients.