Assessment of Pharmacists-led Drug Information Service in a Tertiary Care Hospital in India

Rajanandh, Muhasaparur Ganesan; Seenivasan, P; Ahalya, S. P.; Anjali, Rajendran

doi:10.3923/jms.2017.102.106

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“…10 A study conducted in a tertiary hospital in India reported interns to be the most frequent seekers of DIS followed by nurses. 11 Also, another study in India showed nurses to be the most frequent seekers of DIS compared to other health professionals. 5 An Ethiopian study reported pharmacists to be the most frequent users of DIS.…”

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“…2 Another study in India reported the most asked drug information to be drug indication, followed by side effects of drugs. 11 Drug information most commonly sought from hospital pharmacists were; drug dosage, drug interactions, side effects of drugs and drug use in pregnancy. However, the most frequently requested from community pharmacists were cost of drugs, drug dosage and drug substitutes respectively.…”

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Predominant Sources of Pharmacists’ Drug Information, and Identification of Drug Information Needs from Pharmacists in Community and Hospital Settings

Iheanacho¹,

Odili²,

Oluigbo³

2021

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Background: A major way to achieve improved drug therapy is through effective practice of Drug Information Services (DIS) by pharmacists. Aim: The study assessed the drug information needs from community and hospital pharmacists and their predominant sources of drug information in a Nigerian City. Methods: Cross-sectional survey involving cluster and convenience sampling methods was used to recruit hospital and community pharmacists respectively, and structured questionnaires were self-administered to them. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 21 (p≤0.05). Results: A total of 102 pharmacists participated in the study and majority 60 (58.8%), had received training on DIS. Reference books (4.58 ± 0.59) and internet (4.44 ± 0.62) respectively, were most consulted sources of drug information for community pharmacists. Similarly, reference books (4.42 ± 0.54) and the internet (4.42 ± 0.55) were also most consulted by hospital pharmacists respectively. Consultation of drug bulletins was significantly higher in hospital pharmacists than community pharmacists (p=0.006). Most frequently demanded drug information were drug cost (4.63 ± 0.52) from community pharmacists and drug dosage (4.61±0.49) from hospital pharmacists. Drug information on pharmacokinetics was significantly more frequently required from the hospital pharmacists than the community Pharmacists (p=0.002). Conclusion: Most frequently consulted literature sources among the study participants were the reference books and internet. Drug information most frequently required from community and hospital pharmacists were cost of drugs and drug dosage respectively. This emphasizes the recognized role of pharmacists in DIS, which suggests the need for regular up-to-date DI skills.

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Predominant Sources of Pharmacists’ Drug Information, and Identification of Drug Information Needs from Pharmacists in Community and Hospital Settings

Iheanacho¹,

Odili²,

Oluigbo³

2021

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“…For that matter, DIC should have adequate resources and specifically qualified professionals such as pharmacists, who can provide impartial and relevant information in response to the inquiries. 13 Users can reach out to the centre by phone, in person, by fax, or through e-mail, and their queries will be answered verbally or in a structured written format. 14 …”

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“… 20 By providing drug information services, pHarmacists assist the medical practitioner and other HCPs in individualizing patient therapy by pharmaceutical care or a group of patients as part of a disease management programme. 13 …”

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Barriers of healthcare professionals in utilizing the service of drugs and poison information Centre: A cross-sectional study

Muralidharan

Venkatesan

Venati

et al. 2022

Exploratory Research in Clinical and Social Pharmacy

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“…So, the idea of a mobile application software might meet the need of the hour. 61 Further, DIC can be involved in research by encouraging young researchers in the field of pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacoeconomics and rational use of therapy. 21 Twenty-four hours DI services can be planned at the national level meeting the increased need throughout the country at low cost.…”

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<p>Overview, Challenges and Future Prospects of Drug Information Services in Nepal: A Reflective Commentary</p>

Shrestha¹,

Khatiwada²,

Gyawali³

et al. 2020

JMDH

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Drug information center (DIC) or Medicine information services provides impartial, well-referenced, critically evaluated, updated information on various aspects of medications to healthcare professionals and consumers. Medicine information services also contribute to the minimization of medication errors by promoting medication education and supporting pharmaceutical services. The main objective of this reflective commentary is to highlight the recent scenario of medicine information services in Nepal, challenges for DIC, how DICs can be strengthened and future perspectives of DIC. The availability of medicine information in various online drug information sites and numerous applications (apps) have made it easier to assess the information in the country such as Nepal. However, the reliability and validity of such information should be considered before dissemination. DIC plays a crucial role in improving drug safety by aiding clinicians in safer use of medications and promoting adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting in Nepal. Financial support for operating the DIC efficiently is scarce in Nepal resulting in operational problems. The performance of the medicine information services in the country should be evaluated periodically to ensure the good quality of the service. Steps should be taken by the government, private hospitals and regulatory bodies to sustain the already established DIC and to establish additional DICs in the future to provide quality health care service to the community.

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Assessment of Pharmacists-led Drug Information Service in a Tertiary Care Hospital in India

Cited by 8 publications

References 7 publications

Predominant Sources of Pharmacists’ Drug Information, and Identification of Drug Information Needs from Pharmacists in Community and Hospital Settings

Predominant Sources of Pharmacists’ Drug Information, and Identification of Drug Information Needs from Pharmacists in Community and Hospital Settings

Barriers of healthcare professionals in utilizing the service of drugs and poison information Centre: A cross-sectional study

<p>Overview, Challenges and Future Prospects of Drug Information Services in Nepal: A Reflective Commentary</p>

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