Global Pharmacy Flashcards
What is a global pharmacist?
Reflect on the implications of being a global pharmacist
Consider the roles and responsibilities in a global healthcare context
Global Health Definition
Study of health issues affecting populations worldwide
Scope of global health
Encompasses health and healthcare challenges globally
Includes factors beyond healthcare like trade conditions, corruption and human rights
Intrinsic connection between wealth and health
Health osbstacles vary by region based on socioeconomic factors
Definition of globalisation
Increasing interdependence across economic, political, and social realms as goods, services and ideas cross borders
Impacts pharmaceuticals and healthcare delivery worldwide
Role of Pharmacists in a global context
Example
Discuss the global aspect of pharmaceutical products, emphasising their interconnectedness in healthcare outcomes
Involvement in COVID-19
Pharmacists played critical roles during the COVID-19 pandemic, contributing to medication management and public health responses
Recent Infectious Disease Outbreaks
Other notable outbreaks include Ebola and Zika virus
Understanding the role of the pharmacist is essential to such outbreaks
Neglected Tropical Disease (NTDs)
Definition: A group of communicable diseases prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions
Impact: Affects over a billion people and significantl burdens developing countries. Populations in poverty without adequate sanitation are most impacted
Examples: Buruli ulcer, Chagas disease, Dengue, Leishmaniasis, and many others
Anti Microbial Resistance (AMR)
AMR is a critical issue facing global health today
Various sectors influence the development and spread of AMR, including human, agricultural and environmental contacts
Strategies to combat AMR
Optimise prescribing practices and promote stewardship of existing treatments
Develop new diagnostics and therapies to combat AMR effectively
Counterfeit Drugs
- Can lead to patient harm and undermine healthcare systems
- WHO reports that 1 in 10 medicines in lower income settings is substandard or falsified
- Antimalarials are among the most problematic, contributing to avoidable deaths
Counterfeit prevention requires international collaboration and vigilance
Medicines from Plants
Traditional medicines and their relevance in modern healthcare settings discussed further
Global Citizenship in the context of pharmacy
Definition: Understanding global challenges and contributing solutions as a pharmacist
Expectations from global citizens: knowledge of interconnected societal issues, ability to engage in problem-solving through leadership and innovation
Global Health LOs in pharmacy
Understanding the patterns of global disease and public health needs
Knowing the socioeconomic and regulatory environments affecting healthcare
Addressing inequalities in access to medicines both nationally and globally
Call to action of aspiring global pharmacists
Consider your role in addressing global health challenges as a pharmacist
Engage with initiatives aimed at promoting health equity and access to medicines worldwide
