The role of community pharmacists and their position in the delivery of diabetes care: an update for medical professionals

Brewster, Sarah; Holt, Richard; Portlock, Jane; Price, Hermione

doi:10.1136/postgradmedj-2020-137511

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“…Pharmacists are one of the most trusted professions worldwide alongside firefighters, nurses, teachers, and doctors (1,2). During the current pandemic when the healthcare system is collapsing amid the unprecedented number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases, pharmacists can play a pivotal role in disease prevention, management, and containment (3).…”

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“…However, the capabilities of pharmacists are under-recognized both by patients and physicians. Practitioners report strong mutual respect for pharmacists as allied health professionals, but communication between them could be strengthened (2). Moreover, there is a dearth of investigations to ascertain the impact of pharmacy services in controlling infectious diseases.…”

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Multilevel Engagements of Pharmacists During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Way Forward

Mallhi

Liaqat

Abid³

et al. 2020

Front. Public Health

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Severe acute respiratory syndrome caused by the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) was first reported in China in December 2019 which was later declared to be a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization (WHO). This virus proved to be very contagious resulting in life-threatening respiratory intricacies posing overall public health and governance challenges. Amid the coronavirus pandemic and the unprecedented increase in healthcare demands, only inventive and adaptive practice among healthcare professionals is the need of the hour. Pharmacy services are an important mainstay in the public health and have considerable potential to combat the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Pharmacists working in several localities and health facilities are linked to patients either directly or indirectly. They can act swiftly in public health response such as drafting professional service guidance to pharmacists working in various healthcare facilities, ensuring effective medicine supply system, monitoring and resolving drug shortage issues, establishing and promoting remote pharmacy services, counseling the public on infection prevention basics, educating about proper use of personal protective equipment, discouraging self-medication, participating in clinical trials, small-scale manufacturing of sanitizers and disinfectants, busting the prevailing myths, and conducting drug evaluation and active surveillance. These interventions will help ease unprecedented burden on healthcare facilities during the ongoing pandemic and eventually will add value to patients and the healthcare system. The current manuscript accentuates the potential roles and activities that pharmacists can initiate in various healthcare facilities to help in relieving pressure on the overwhelmed healthcare system. The information and suggestions offered in this review could help in the restructuring of existing pharmacy services by governments, public health bodies, and policy makers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, this manuscript will underscore any unrealized potential among pharmacists working in various sectors including community, hospital, industry, and drug regulatory authorities.

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Multilevel Engagements of Pharmacists During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Way Forward

Mallhi

Liaqat

Abid³

et al. 2020

Front. Public Health

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“…In a recently conducted survey, respondents indicate a greater likelihood of accepting the COVID-19 vaccine if recommended by their healthcare provider [36]. It has been suggested that effective collaboration among healthcare workers with members of their respective communities to create population-specific strategies will go a long way in overcoming vaccine hesitancy [37].…”

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COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy: Maximising the Extending Roles of Community Pharmacists in Nigeria in Driving Behavioural Changes in Public Health Interventions

Rasaq¹,

Afeez²,

Adekunle³

et al. 2021

J Infect Dis Epidemiol

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The Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic caused by the novel virus, SARS-COV-2, has considerably increased awareness and discussions among the general populaceand scientists -regarding the important roles of vaccines. Despite the desperate need for interventions from vaccines, there is still considerable apathy and hesitancy around the acceptance and use of the available, approved vaccines in many places in Africa and Nigeria, especially. Community pharmacists are the most accessible and first points of health care for most clients. They are trusted, highly trained health care professionals. They should be incorporated and allowed to be at the forefront of reducing hesitancy in the population if the battle against COVID-19 is to be won. In this paper, we explored the extending roles of community pharmacists in building trust in the health system; proximity to the heart of deprived areas, where vaccine hesitancy predominates, and counseling education to promote the acceptance and wide coverage of COVID-19 vaccination. It is therefore recommended that the Nigerian government embrace community pharmacy-led COVID-19 vaccination initiative and embark on structured training programs for community pharmacists in addressing misconceptions about vaccinations and potentially prevent future outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases.

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“…Amid the public health crisis of current magnitude, pharmacists are adopting innovative strategies and working at the forefront alongside physicians, nurses, paramedics, and non-technical staffs to combat the chaos attributed to the COVID-19 infection [ 14 ]. Being part of an interdisciplinary team, pharmacists play a vital role in helping patients and doctors interact better [ 15 ]. They remain the most reliable, accessible, and convenient professional for patients to provide medication service [ 16 ].…”

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A comprehensive review on global contributions and recognition of pharmacy professionals amidst COVID-19 pandemic: moving from present to future

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Background COVID-19, a respiratory tract infection caused by SARS-CoV-2, is a burning question worldwide as it gives rise to a pandemic situation. No specific medications are still recommended for COVID-19; however, healthcare support is crucial for ameliorating the disease condition. Pharmacists are the frontline fighters who are responsible for providing healthcare support to the COVID-19 infected patients around the world. This review endeavored to briefly rationalize the contributions of several pharmacy professionals in diverse fields along with their collaborative efforts and dedication regarding their limitations during the COVID-19 situation and view the prospects of pharmaceutical care services in the post-pandemic period. Main body of the abstract Online databases were utilized to search for scholarly articles and organizational websites, to sum up the information about the contemporary and expanded role of pharmacists. Key articles were retrieved from Google Scholar, PubMed, and Science Direct databases using terms: “COVID-19,” “novel coronavirus,” “community,” “industrial,” “hospital,” “clinical,” “recognition,” “obstacles,” “collaboration,” “SARS-CoV-2,” “healthcare,” and “outbreak” in combination with “pharmacist.” The articles were included from the inception of the pandemic to January 25, 2021. The current review found pharmacist’s global contributions and involvements with other professionals to provide healthcare services amidst COVID-19. This included testing of suspects, providing medical information, psycho-social support, debunking myths, mitigating drug shortage events, telemedicine, e-prescription, infection control, and controlling the drug supply chain. In many countries, pharmacists’ activities were much appreciated but in some countries, they were not properly acknowledged for their contributions amidst COVID-19 outbreak. They played additional roles such as participating in the antimicrobial stewardship team, improving value-added services, conducting clinical data analysis to suppress the outspread of the SARS-CoV-2. Short conclusion During the COVID-19 pandemic while the whole world is fighting against an invisible virus, the pharmacists are the earnest hero to serve their responsibilities along with additional activities. They need to be prepared and collaborate with other healthcare professionals further to meet the challenges of post-pandemic circumstances.

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The role of community pharmacists and their position in the delivery of diabetes care: an update for medical professionals

Cited by 29 publications

References 38 publications

Multilevel Engagements of Pharmacists During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Way Forward

Multilevel Engagements of Pharmacists During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Way Forward

COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy: Maximising the Extending Roles of Community Pharmacists in Nigeria in Driving Behavioural Changes in Public Health Interventions

A comprehensive review on global contributions and recognition of pharmacy professionals amidst COVID-19 pandemic: moving from present to future

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