2. PPhhaarrmmaaccyy
Pharmacy is the science and technique of
preparing as well as dispensing drugs and
medicines. It is a health profession that
links health sciences with chemical sciences and
aims to ensure the safe and effective use of
pharmaceutical drugs
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Pharmacists, are the experts
on drug therapy and are the
primary health professionals
who optimize use of
medication for the benefit of
the patients.
4. Pharmacists undergo university-level
education to understand
biochemical mechanisms of
action of drugs, drug uses, and
therapeutic roles, side effects,
potential drug interactions, and
monitoring parameters. This is
mated to anatomy, physiology,
and pathophysiology.
6. The ultimate aim of any prescribed medical
therapy is to achieve certain desired
outcomes in the patients concerned. These
desired outcomes are part and parcel of the
objectives in the management of the diseases
or conditions.
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Adherence is a more accurate term than compliance
Compliance suggests a process in which dutiful patients
passively follow the advice of their physicians
Adherence, in contrast, better fits how most patients
actively participate in their care and decide for themselves
when and whether to follow their doctor’s advice
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Educational level
Psychological factors
Patients’ beliefs and motivation about the therapy
Cost of medication
Duration therapy
Poor understanding of instructions
Adverse events
9. Some Factors indirectly
associated with compliance
Environmental factors
Good social support, assistance of family.
Depending on cultural norm about gender.
Social class.
Previous experiences of similar disease among
relatives or friends can affect one’s
compliance.
10. Appointment keeping is
positively correlated
with appointment
scheduling system that:
Reduce waiting time.
Give individual rather than block
appointment.
Minimize the time between
scheduling and the actual
appointment date.
Make referrals to specific doctors
rather than to clinics.
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Identification of risk factor
Development of treatment
plan
Patient education
oral communication
written communication
Patient motivation
12. Compliance aids
Labelling
Medications calenders & drug
reminder chart.
Compliance packaging
Dosage forms
Monitoring
therapy
Self monitoring
Pharmacist monitoring
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Establish a sense of trust
Imagine a pharmaceutical representative presenting
information to you in a fashion that makes you feel
manipulated.
Uncover patients' actual needs
At first glance, the way to uncover patients' needs may seem
straightforward: Simply ask an open-ended question such as, “What
brings you in today?”
Think dialogue, not monologue
Just as physicians dislike salespeople who seem to dominate the
interaction, patients dislike us when we do the same.
14. Don't force “the close”
The close is a sales term that describes the phase of the
interaction during which the salesperson obtains a
commitment from the customer to close the deal and
proceed to the next step.
Always follow up
Effective salespeople always follow up with their
customers on prior sales to determine whether they were
satisfied with their solutions. They also follow up just to
say hi, which demonstrates that the customer is important
to them.
15. CCoonncclluussiioonn
Developing strong patient
relationships with high levels
of satisfaction is challenging,
but it is a realistic goal.
These lessons can provide
fresh insight into our
approach with patients and
can lead to a greater
understanding of patient’s
needs and increased levels of
compliance.