Finland's community pharmacy system provides an example of a privately-owned regulated
system being proactively developed by the profession and its stakeholders. Community …

Introduction The aim of this study was to analyze existing research on the involvement of
community pharmacists in the planning and execution of pharmaceutical policies and …

Community pharmacists have a duty to contribute to medication risk management in
outpatient care. This study aimed to investigate the actions taken by pharmacists in routine …

Background The drug retail represents the main area of activity for pharmacists worldwide.
In Brazil, this sector is responsible for employing around 80% of professionals. Before this …

The burden that medication-related problems and risks cause to health systems has globally
increased because populations are ageing. This burden has forced communities to find new …

Background: Community pharmacists increasingly contribute to medication risk
management while dispensing medicines to outpatients. Their risk management actions are …

Medication counseling is one of the most important duties in community pharmacies aiming
to ensure rational pharmacotherapy and medication safety. However, based on research …

Background Little is known about pharmacy owners' commitment to public health and health
policy goals in the strategic planning of their business. The aim of this study was to explore …

Polypharmacy, ie concomitant use of several drugs is common among older adults. This
increases the risk of using drugs that are potentially inappropriate and harmful for geriatric …

The operating environment of community pharmacies is changing in Finland as a result of
changes in society. Societal changes, such as municipal and service restructuring, and …