Reflective writing in pharmacy practice

Understanding and perceptions of final-year Doctor of Pharmacy students about generic medicines in Karachi, Pakistan: a quantitative insight

“… 3 , 4 In order to strengthen the health care system, the role of the pharmacist is evolved from a dispenser to patient-centered caregiver, counselor, and decision-maker. 5 Whether in the developed or developing nations, pharmacists are generally the direct and first line of contact with the patients and therefore signify as health-information professionals expected to give advice regarding dosage regimen, side effects, adverse effects, and drug–drug interactions and to participate in the multidisciplinary team as a practicing pharmacist. 5 – 7 Studies from both the developed and developing countries have highlighted pharmacists’ attitudes, perceptions, and willingness to counsel on health-related issues and pharmaceutical care, as well as their involvement in hospital rotations, to improve patient care and decrease drug costs to patients.…”

“… 5 Whether in the developed or developing nations, pharmacists are generally the direct and first line of contact with the patients and therefore signify as health-information professionals expected to give advice regarding dosage regimen, side effects, adverse effects, and drug–drug interactions and to participate in the multidisciplinary team as a practicing pharmacist. 5 – 7 Studies from both the developed and developing countries have highlighted pharmacists’ attitudes, perceptions, and willingness to counsel on health-related issues and pharmaceutical care, as well as their involvement in hospital rotations, to improve patient care and decrease drug costs to patients. 8 – 11 Pharmacists are also involved in suggesting brand substitutes to patients and promoting cost-effective generic alternatives, and their knowledge, perceptions, attitudes, and practices regarding generic medicine use and generic substitution were reported previously in the literature.…”