%0 Book
%A Nicole Apa
%D 2015
%C München, Germany
%I GRIN Verlag
%@ 9783656946540
%T The Primary Roles of Community Pharmacists in the United States and in Philippines
%U https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/298216
%X Pharmacists are specialists in the science and clinical use of medications. As health care providers, “they serve important roles for helping assure that the use of medicines results in the highest likelihood of achieving desired health and economic outcomes” (Pharmacist Contributions to the U.S. Health Care System, 2010, p.1). Their roles vary in different areas of practice in different parts of the world. Nevertheless, they share one common mission. According to the International Pharmaceutical Federation, “the mission of all pharmacists is to help people and the society make the best use of their medicines” (“ASHP guidelines: Minimum Standards for Pharmacies in Hospitals”, 2013). They are not only responsible for the provision of medicines and other healthcare products but the results of their services as well. Pharmacists practice in wide variety of setting, though, community pharmacists are arguably the most accessible health care providers to the public. Community pharmacists are health care professionals who serve an integral role as part of a patient’s health care team by providing services such as the coordination of medications, disease prevention and management and patient education.
%K community pharmacy, pharmacy, philippines, united states of america, community pharmacists, roles of community pharmacists in the philippines, roles of community pharmacists in america
%G English