Servicios profesionales farmacéuticos asistenciales en farmacias comunitarias costarricenses. Estudio exploratorio
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Pereira Céspedes, Alfonso
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Objetivo: Identificar los principales servicios profesionales farmacéuticos asistenciales, prestados desde farmacias comunitarias costarricenses en el sector privado por un farmacéutico,
que permitan generar evidencia sobre su impacto para el sistema sanitario.
Método: Estudio exploratorio, descriptivo y multicéntrico realizado en 44 farmacias comunitarias, del sector privado, del área
metropolitana de Costa Rica. Los datos se obtuvieron, mediante
encuesta presencial al regente farmacéutico, haciendo uso de
un cuestionario diseñado para este fin y en cumplimiento de
principios éticos.
Resultados: Se identificaron un total de 152 servicios profesionales farmacéuticos realizados por farmacéuticos comunitarios
y prestados desde las farmacias comunitarias estudiadas. Además, se identificaron: 71,05% (n: 108) servicios de Atención
Farmacéutica (dispensación, indicación farmacéutica y seguimiento farmacoterapéutico) y 28,95% (n: 44) servicios relacionados con la salud comunitaria (determinación de parámetros
clínicos: glucosa y presión arterial). Solamente un 18,2% (n: 8)
de las farmacias comunitarias incluidas en este estudio refieren
que cobran por los servicios brindados.
Conclusiones: Se evidencia la oferta de servicios profesionales
farmacéuticos asistenciales, realizada por farmacéuticos, y
prestados desde las farmacias comunitarias costarricenses estudiadas
Objective: To identify the main services of community pharmacies in private Costa Rican community pharmacies to generate evidence on their impact on the health system. Method: An exploratory, descriptive and multicentre study was carried out in 44 private community pharmacies in the metropolitan area of Costa Rica. Data were obtained through a face-toface survey of the community pharmacist, using a questionnaire designed for this purpose and in accordance with ethical principles. Results: A total of 152 community pharmacy services performed by community pharmacists and provided by the community pharmacies studied were identified. In addition, 71.05% (n: 108) pharmaceutical care services (dispensing, minor ailments and medication review with follow up) and 28.95% (n: 44) services related to community health (determination of clinical parameters: glucose and blood pressure) were identified. Only 18.2% (n: 8) of the community pharmacies included in this study reported charging for the services provided. Conclusions: The supply of community pharmacy services in the Costa Rican community pharmacies studied is evident.
Objective: To identify the main services of community pharmacies in private Costa Rican community pharmacies to generate evidence on their impact on the health system. Method: An exploratory, descriptive and multicentre study was carried out in 44 private community pharmacies in the metropolitan area of Costa Rica. Data were obtained through a face-toface survey of the community pharmacist, using a questionnaire designed for this purpose and in accordance with ethical principles. Results: A total of 152 community pharmacy services performed by community pharmacists and provided by the community pharmacies studied were identified. In addition, 71.05% (n: 108) pharmaceutical care services (dispensing, minor ailments and medication review with follow up) and 28.95% (n: 44) services related to community health (determination of clinical parameters: glucose and blood pressure) were identified. Only 18.2% (n: 8) of the community pharmacies included in this study reported charging for the services provided. Conclusions: The supply of community pharmacy services in the Costa Rican community pharmacies studied is evident.
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ATENCIÓN, FARMACOLOGÍA, CIENCIAS MÉDICAS
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