Module 3, Changes to the pharmacy practice landscape Flashcards
1
Q
Why is community pharmacy different to other retailers?
A
- we have a commodity to trade & we’re influenced by the contradictory retailing versus professional services
- many products we sell are not ordinary items of commerce but need considerable discretion regarding recommendations and purchasing
- medicines not only do good if used properly but also do harm if used improperly
- in many cases, there is ‘value added’ in the course of providing a product through advice given
2
Q
What are some examples of develpment in practice?
A
- ‘pharmaceutical care’ movement
- emphasis on evidence based practice
- development of new medicines by pharmaceutical industry
- down scheduling of medicines
- increased generic prescribing
- shift towards comptenency based training
- development of practice standards
- development of professional services
- changes in consumer behaviour
3
Q
What has been the shift in pharmacy practice?
A
Product-based only –> medication-related needs and patient-centred services
4
Q
What does the 6th CPA state?
A
“For the pharmacy sector, the Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement provides revised remuneration arrangements that will enable pharmacy to innovate and transition from a focus on medicine supply to medicines management and pharmacy services.”
5
Q
What is the impact of the PBS on practice?
A
- determines dispensing fees
- compliance requirements have increased
- payment for professional services
- PBS reforms- generic substitution
- changes to financial stability
6
Q
What does the future look like for pharmacists?
A
- more paid professional services
- e-health; my health record
- pharmacists working across various practice settings
- advanced practitioners; advanced pharmacy practice framework
- pharmacist ‘prescribing’?
- expand pharmacist vaccinations?
7
Q
What are some specialist pharmacists?
A
- pharmacist- credentialed diabetes educator
- pharmacists specialising in aged care
- pharmacists specialising in vet medicine
- pharmacists as lactation consultants
- pharmacists specialing in sterile compounding and manufacturing
- pharmacists specialising in cancer treatment
- antimicrobial stewardship pharmacists
