Praktické lekárnictvo 4/2024

Clinical aspect of the provision of pharmacy care in community pharmacies

The current concept of the profession of pharmacist is changing and “traditionally” provided pharmaceutical care is gradually expanding to include pharmacy services such as clinical pharmacy, which are directly focused on the individual patient. The professional competencies of pharmacists are expanding globally and are becoming a casual part of pharmaceutical care worldwide. Currently, for increased pressure on primary care, it is necessary that pharmacist fully participate in prevention programs and are involved in the healthcare of patients with chronic diseases. A crucial step for Slovak pharmacy and development of clinical services in community pharmacies is the creation of standard procedures approved by the Ministry of Health of the Slovak Republic, which should become the common base for the performance of prevention programs and management of patients with suspected acute diseases in the conditions of community pharmacies.

Keywords: pharmacist, standard recommendations, physical and biochemical measurements, support of health, prevention, management of disease