The Professional Pharmaceutical Assistance Service for the Administration of Injectable Drugs in Costa Rica: conceptualization and characterization. Exploratory study
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Introduction: The professional pharmaceutical care service of injectable drug administration has traditionally been offered in Costa Rican community pharmacies. The objective of this study is to describe the conceptualization and main characteristics of the professional pharmaceutical assistance service of injectable drug administration in Costa Rica.
Methods: Exploratory and descriptive study was carried out in 35 community pharmacies in the metropolitan area of Costa Rica. Data were obtained by means of a face-to-face survey of the pharmacist regent, using a questionnaire designed for this purpose and in compliance with ethical principles.
Results: 97.14% of the community pharmacies interviewed offer the service, mostly demanded by patients and in accordance with the specific protocol of the College of Pharmacists of Costa Rica. As part of this service, injectable drugs are administered, as well as drugs derived from prescription drug dispensing services and those with pharmaceutical indications. NSAIDs administered intramuscularly stand out. In addition, the relationship with the pharmaceutical service in immunization is highlighted.
Conclusions: The importance of the injectable administration service for the Costa Rican health system and the development of pharmaceutical services is evidenced.
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