Ivanovska, Verica (2011) Pharmacy practice in the Republic of Macedonia. Southern Med Review, 4 (2). pp. 88-91. ISSN 11742704
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Abstract
As part of wider reforms within the pharmaceutical sector, the pharmaceutical care concept has been introduced in the Republic of
Macedonia. This article provides discussion on current opportunities and challenges which pharmacy practice face in Macedonia. The
emphasis is on three prerequisites for the implementation of pharmaceutical care including: organization of pharmaceutical services,
legislation, and professional training. The author argues that Macedonia possesses a favorable pharmacy workforce, solid legal basis
and supportive structures of healthcare services in order to implement pharmaceutical care. Implementing pharmaceutical care has not
been without its challenges, such as: lack of clinical skills, inadequate continuing education and the current remuneration structure
for pharmacy services. While Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) Guidelines have been developed, wider professional debate and practical
steps have not been undertaken to promote the concept of pharmaceutical care nationally. Therefore, an integrated national approach
to develop strategy, standards and tools for patient-oriented pharmaceutical practice has to be formulated. In addition, there is a need
to undertake more comprehensive analysis of current pharmacy practice, to explore the awareness and willingness of the pharmacists
to embrace pharmaceutical care practices, and to identify the opportunities and barriers for implementation of pharmacy practice.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Subjects: | Medical and Health Sciences > Health sciences |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Medical Science |
| Depositing User: | Verica Ivanovska |
| Date Deposited: | 10 Apr 2017 10:01 |
| Last Modified: | 10 Apr 2017 10:01 |
| URI: | https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/id/eprint/17697 |
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