Praktické lekárnictvo 1/2021
Measures to ensure the availability of pharmaceutical care
In the article, the authors address selected issues of ensuring the availability of pharmaceutical care. Depending on professional, economic, and political factors, this issue is approached differently in different countries. Demographic and geographical criteria for setting up new pharmacies are applied in some places. Pharmacies may be granted a bonus based on specific rules. Still, other recommendations and suggestions have emerged to consider the circumstances of a new pharmacy and its economic viability.
Keywords: community pharmacy, availability of pharmaceutical care, pharmacy establishment, the profitability of pharmacy