Analysis on the Problems of Rational Drug Use Carrying Out by Hospital Pharmacists in China

Han Yang,Yongfa Chen

doi:10.4236/ojpm.2021.116020

Abstract

Pharmacists are the implementers of clinical drug management, and they play an irreplaceable role in promoting the improvement of rational drug use. However, the current role of pharmacists in the supervision and protection of rational drug use has not been fully exerted. This article is aimed to investigate the current situation of pharmacists’ work of rational drug use from the perspectives of pharmacists, physicians, and patients. It is found that the professional value of pharmacists in the rational drug use has not been valued by medical institutions, physicians, and patients. Pharmacists face problems such as workload, working conditions, and doctor-patient cooperation in the rational drug use. Suggestions are made for further exerting the professional value of pharmacists in promoting the level of rational drug use. Relevant managers should pay full attention to the professional value of pharmacists, and provide corresponding system and facility guarantees for pharmacists to carry out rational drug use.

Highlights

The rational drug use is an important part of the national essential drug policy, directly related to the quality of medical care for patients and the vital interests of the general public
Pharmacists are the implementers of clinical drug management, and they play an irreplaceable role in promoting the improvement of rational drug use
It is found that the professional value of pharmacists in the rational drug use has not been valued by medical institutions, physicians, and patients

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Introduction

The rational drug use is an important part of the national essential drug policy, directly related to the quality of medical care for patients and the vital interests of the general public. The “Several Opinions on Further Reforming and Improving Policies for the Production, Distribution and Use of Drugs” issued by the General Office of the State Council clearly stated that it is necessary to “give full play to the role of pharmacists in the rational use of drugs.”. Pharmacists are the implementers of clinical medication management and play an indispensable and key role in the rational use of medications.

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