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Prescription errors and medicined supply problems in community pharmacy practice - preliminary study

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Susłowska N., Zimmermann A. E., Balwicki Ł.
Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica - Drug Research
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2020
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vol. 77
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issue 2
361-371
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Polish legislation has indicated e-prescription as the preferential way of prescribing drugs, the traditional paper form of prescription is still more common. The Polish Pharmaceutical Law Act defines the information that must be included in a prescription. Pharmacists have noted that a large number of paper prescriptions do not contain all the required information. These shortcomings can be classified as prescription errors. According to international literature, prescription errors can be divided into errors of omission and errors of commission, which require the absolute intervention of a pharmacist. The first error type is the situation in which the document lacks important, required information or it is illegible or unclear. The aim of this study was to examine the type and frequency of problems related to the dispensing of paper-based prescriptions. The study included a detailed analysis of formal prescription deficiencies with respect to the place where the prescription was prescribed and the qualifications of the prescriber. 2044 prescriptions were collected in regard to problems and formal errors. This study provided data on the type and frequency of problems related to the dispensing of paper prescriptions. An higher percentage of not dispensed prescriptions was noted in pharmacies where the majority of prescriptions came from hospital emergency departments. The most common problems were related to the lack of a drug in the pharmacy stock and the legibility of the prescription. It was also noted that the higher the percentage of prescriptions issued by dentists, the greater the number of problem situations.
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THE PRESCRIPTION TO OVER-THE-COUNTER SWITCHES AND DOUBLE REGISTRATION OF MEDICINES - THE PERSPECTIVE OF PHARMACISTS FROM THE GREATER POLAND.

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Zaprutko T., Kopciuch D., Ratajczak P., Paczkowska A., Adamczak O., Kus K., Nowakowska E.
Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica - Drug Research
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2019
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vol. 76
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issue 5
907-912
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The prescription to over-the-counter switch is a global occurrence. However, the switch phenomenon might be considered controversial. Nevertheless, the further development of switches seems to be inevitable, thus we collected pharmacists’ opinions about Rx-to-OTC switches including double registration of medicines. The study was conducted in pharmacies from the Greater Poland, using an anonymous questionnaire, which was delivered by direct contact. Finally, answers from 232 pharmacies were included in the study. Moreover, we analyzed data from 5500 Polish pharmacies, concerning the turnover of selected and doubly registered medicines. Rx-to-OTC switches were negatively evaluated by the majority (81.5%) of respondents. “Furaginum” was the most frequently chosen (60.8%) substance, which according to obtained answers should be available only on prescription. Study participants claimed that the most important drawback (chosen by 44.4% participants) of the double registration of medicines is the development of uncontrolled self-medication. Data obtained from a market research company revealed that the Rx-to-OTC switch may lead to the market share growth of OTC class (e.g. “furaginum”), but it is not the rule (e.g. “omeprazole/pantoprazole”). Although Rx-to-OTC switches are considered somewhat controversial, the switch, as well as double registration phenomenon, seems to be a subject of further development. However, in pharmacists opinion substances like “furaginum” should be available as an Rx-only brand instead of double registered medicine. In the case of Rx-to-OTC switches, additional information about possible side effects and/or interactions should be provided to the patients who might inappropriately use medicines.
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Access to vaccination in the Greater Poland (Poland)

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Zaprutko T., Kopciuch D., Paczkowska A., Sawicka D., Stachowiak Z., Bogdaniec P., Kus K., Nowakowska E.
Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica - Drug Research
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2019
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vol. 76
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issue 1
195-201
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Immunization is a very effective health intervention. Moreover, the global vaccines market has been growing rapidly and costs of full children immunization are dramatically higher nowadays than 30 years ago. High vaccine prices may limit affordability of vaccination which is why we attempted an evaluation of availability and affordability of 7 and non-reimbursed vaccines mostly used in children in Poland. The study was conducted between October 2016 and October 2017 using a specially designed anonymous questionnaire comprising three closed-ended questions. The study tool was distributed by direct contact or via the Internet. Eventually, answers from 505 pharmacies from the Greater Poland region and 10 primary care clinics were included. 5 out of 7 vaccines were available in all types of facilities. There were some issues, however, with availability of Bexsero® and Nimenrix®. Considering prices, the highest difference (of more than 100%) was found for Infanrix hexa® and the lowest (38.5%), for Infanrix IPV+HIB®. In 88.17% of pharmacies included, patients were informed about a thermo-insulating package. 48.39% of respondents indicated that such package is free of charge, while in other pharmacies an average price for the package was EUR 0.48. Although availability and affordability of medicines are crucial objectives of the public health policy, it seems that access to vaccines in Poland might be an area for improvement. Thus, prices of non-reimbursed vaccines could be regulated in Poland nationwide. Moreover, to provide trustworthy information concerning vaccination, healthcare decision makers should consider social education about immunization as an important issue.
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