Promotion of pharmaceutical compounding: an approach related to pharmaceuticals, legal and social aspects

VIVIANA S. BRAVI; SILVINA M. VILARRUBI; ALICIA BARROS; MARCOS CASTELLANI

Córdoba

Simposio; 3ra Reunión Internacional de Ciencias Farmacéuticas (RICiFa 2014); 2014

UNC

Introduction The health promotion is one of the major concerns of pharmacist and one of its essential functions in our society. Pharmacist manufacturers, working in their own community pharmacies play a central role in the sanitary system. This effort of each professional is strengthened by the decision to work grouped in Commissions on CFC. Using this strategy we set work goals to analyze and solve common situations. It is very important to remark that these commissions have been currently made in forming organs and consultation for different social problems. A clear example of this is the preparation and application of a new natural compounding medicine for the control of lice in school-age children from an area of the city of Rio Cuarto. From the commission on ?preparaciones magistrales y homeopatia? (CPHM), was raised to know more about this professional service. The contribution of pharmaceutical processors was crucial to obtain conclusions. Keywords: professional service, compounding pharmacy, semi structurated interview Objectives Analysis and dissemination of this Pharmaceutical Professional Service from the legal, pharmaceutical and social point of view. Diagnose the current situation of the compounding pharmacies in Córdoba. Methodology The analysis of this professional service is conducted through a survey (semi structured self-interview) directed to compounding pharmacist. It was proposed and carried out by a sub commission formed from the CPHM. Results The following results were obtained: 79% of pharmacist considered that professional achievement is the main motive for initiating the compounding service. 100% a very expensive service to implement. On the other hand 79% are motivated to continue offering it. We note that 100% of respondents make emphasis an positive impact on a professional level and 86% also considered to be profitable. Conclusion The service of officinal preparation promotes professional development of pharmaceutical, increasing the profitability of the pharmacy and provides solutions to specific needs of the society. This type of survey allows design strategies and policies to improve the pharmaceutical practice.