Browsing by Subject "Community pharmacy"

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    Age and education as factors associated with medication literacy: a community pharmacy perspective
    (BMC, 2020-11-25) Plaza Zamora, Javier; Osuna, Eduardo; Pérez Cárceles, María Dolores; Legaz Pérez, Isabel; Ciencias Sociosanitarias
    Background: Aging implies a higher prevalence of chronic pathologies and a corresponding increase in medication. The correct adherence and use of the medication are prerequisites for reducing risks of disease progression, comorbidity, and mortality. Medication literacy (ML) is the specific ability to safely access and understand the information available concerning medication, and to act accordingly. Currently, there are few specific instruments that ascertain the extent of ML in the general population. The aim of this work was to analyse ML in a large cohort of pharmacy customers. Methods: A total of 400 community pharmacy clients were analyzed to assess the level of ML (documental and numeracy) through the validated MedLitRxSE tool. Results: The results showed that out of a total of 400 community pharmacy clients only 136 (34%) had an adequate degree of ML, while the rest of the clients (n = 264; 66%) were adjudged not to have this ability. Statistically significant differences were found between the different age groups in terms of ML (P < 0.001; OR = 0.312; 95% CI: 0.195–0.499), the 51–65 and >65-year age groups having a lower frequency of adequate ML (23.5 and 7.1%, respectively) than the rest of the age groups. A statistically significant increase in adequate ML was observed as the academic level of the clients increased (P < 0.001; OR = 15.403; 95% CI: 8.109–29.257). Multivariate logistic regression confirmed the influence of both variables on ML. Conclusions: An inadequate ML level was found in community pharmacy clients over the age of 51, and also in those with primary or non-formal studies. Our data add to our knowledge about ML, and should pharmacists and other health professionals to adopt new strategies to prevent, or at least reduce, errors in taking medicines, thus avoiding the undesirable effects of any misuse.
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    Seguimiento del paciente crónico durante la pandemia COVID-19 en la farmacia comunitaria: caso clínico
    (Sociedad Española de Farmacia Comunitaria (SEFAC), 2022-04-26) García Navarro, Caridad; Rodríguez Arcas, María Jesús; Ortiz Sánchez, Juana; Sanidad Animal
    La pandemia COVID-19 ha sido especialmente perjudicial en el control del paciente crónico y las farmacias han sido el centro sanitario de referencia para estos pacientes. Del mismo modo, han seguido ofreciendo formación a los estudiantes, con el fin de obtener el mayor número de profesionales formados para las necesidades sanitarias del momento. Durante el período de prácticas tuteladas se detecta un paciente crónico de 75 años con sintomatología abdominal, valores de hemoglobina glicosilada 7,7 % y triglicéridos 309 mg/dl, ambos superiores al rango de normalidad. Se observa una interacción farmacológica entre metformina e inhibidores del transportador OCT1, como posible causa de la sintomatología intestinal. También se detecta un problema relacionado con prednisona debido a su efecto hiperglucémico, y una posible interacción entre repaglinida y clopidogrel a través del CYP2C8. Se notifican al médico los distintos resultados negativos asociados a la medicación (RNM) detectados en un informe escrito. El médico acepta la intervención farmacéutica y modifica la medicación. A los tres meses el paciente presenta unos valores de hemoglobina glicosilada de 6,8 % y triglicéridos 122 mg/dl dentro del rango de valores óptimos y su sintomatología abdominal se ha reducido considerablemente. El seguimiento farmacoterapéutico es una herramienta para detectar problemas de efectividad y seguridad, y así conseguir mejorar el control del paciente crónico en colaboración con el médico.