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Pharmacotherapeutic follow-up in patients with type 1 diabetes in context of judicialization: possibility optimize costs

Abstract In Brazil, insulin analogs stand out as one of the most demanded medications by judicial means. However, the guarantee of judicial access does not guarantee rational use. In context, pharmacotherapeutic follow-up (PF) is shown to be clinical effective strategy for patients with diabetes. To eval...

Professional practice of pharmacists in private community pharmacies of Minas Gerais, Brazil

Abstract Considering the wide accessibility of population to private community pharmacies, Pharmaceutical Services must be provided comprehensively in such establishments. This research aims to understand how pharmaceutical practice is developed by pharmacists in private community pharmacies of Minas Ger...

Innovation in Pharmaceutical Assistance

Abstract Innovation is the driving force that is able to create and transform products, processes, and organization in the health system. Innovation in the field of pharmaceutical assistance covers a wide spectrum of aspects, from drug discovery to pharmaceutical care, contributing to the improvement in ...

Pharmaceutical care and evaluation of adherence to antiretroviral therapy in people living with HIV/AIDS

Abstract Highly Active Antiretroviral therapy (HAART) depends on optimal adherence to be effective. Pharmacotherapeutic follow-up can be used as a strategy for treatment fidelity. To provide pharmaceutical care for HAART patients, to assess adherence, to identify and resolve drug related problems (DRP). ...

Profile of pharmaceutical care in primary health centers in São Bernardo do Campo, Southeastern Brazil

The effective insertion of the pharmacist into primary care is an important goal for health policies. The objective of this study was to describe and analyze pharmacists and Pharmaceutical Care in the primary health centers (UBS) of São Bernardo do Campo. Data were obtained through an interview applied ...

Impact of a medication therapy management service offered to patients in treatment of breast cancer

ABSTRACT Cancer has high morbidity and mortality rates related to medication use and produce a costly impact in health care. Thus, patients require constant monitoring and proper coordination of care between different professionals. This study aimed to evaluate the impact generated by a Medication Therap...

Scientific production in pharmaceutical care: comparison between Brazil, USA and Spain

Braz. j. pharm. sci; 49 (1), 2013
The aim of this study was to estimate the evolution of the field of Pharmaceutical Care (PC) by measuring the quality and quantity of the scientific production on the topic of PC in Brazil compared to two pioneering countries in the field, the United States of America (USA) and Spain. The databases Web o...