ROLES OF COMMUNITY PHARMACY IN HEALTH CARE DELIVERY IN EDO STATE
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Introduction: The role of community pharmacies in healthcare delivery is indispensable, they serve as vital hubs within the healthcare system. Objectives: The research works aims to assess the services that community pharmacies in Edo state Nigeria offer and also limitations that prevent them or reduce their capacity to perform these services. Method: A cross sectional survey was distributed among community pharmacists in Edo state, Nigeria, The data was collected using a well validated questionnaire utilizing the convenience sampling technique. The data gotten was analyzed using SPSS 21.
Results: Out of the 99 respondents, 58.6% were male and 41.4% were female. The top services that were offered often by Community pharmacies were: handling and storage of medication (90.9%), sore throat, cough and flu (87.9%), aches and pains (83.8%), blood pressure tests (81.8%), prescribed medication counselling (79.8%), Stomach issues (diarrhoea, constipation) (78.8%). Major challenges to community pharmacy service were time constraints(43.4%) and capacity constraints(43.4%)
Conclusion: This survey uncovers services and challenges in community pharmacies, emphasizing their vital role in accessible healthcare. The prevalent services highlight their importance. Challenges of time and capacity (42.2%) underline difficulties. Addressing these challenges will be crucial in ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality services to the community
Results: Out of the 99 respondents, 58.6% were male and 41.4% were female. The top services that were offered often by Community pharmacies were: handling and storage of medication (90.9%), sore throat, cough and flu (87.9%), aches and pains (83.8%), blood pressure tests (81.8%), prescribed medication counselling (79.8%), Stomach issues (diarrhoea, constipation) (78.8%). Major challenges to community pharmacy service were time constraints(43.4%) and capacity constraints(43.4%)
Conclusion: This survey uncovers services and challenges in community pharmacies, emphasizing their vital role in accessible healthcare. The prevalent services highlight their importance. Challenges of time and capacity (42.2%) underline difficulties. Addressing these challenges will be crucial in ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality services to the community
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