Drugs Recommended by Pharmacy Professionals in “Real Life” Pharmaceutical Practice

Introduction

Most studies of pharmaceutical consultation are aimed at assessing the satisfaction of visitors with the service provided, while its information part is not paid enough attention.

Purpose

The analysis of drug recommendations by pharmacy professionals in the context of “real” pharmaceutical practice.

Materials and Methods

A prospective study involving a “secret” simulated patient in pharmacy organizations in Khabarovsk (n=100). Statistical data processing (Kruskal-Wallis test, Spearman rank correlation coefficient, factor analysis).

Results

For allergic rhinitis, xylomethazoline-based drugs are most often recommended. Various nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are offered for back pain. In case of heartburn, antacids are most in demand and in case of constipation in a child of 3 years old-local irritating drugs. With a sore throat, local antiseptics were most often recommended, with a cold on the lips-preparations of acyclovire, for the prevention of colds-activators of synthesis of endogenous interferon. For the correction of insomnia, melatonine-based drugs and plant-based sedatives are preferred. In the case of nail fungus on the leg, drugs based on naphthifine are most often recommended, and in case of diarrhea of infectious origin, adsorbents and nifuroxazide.

Conclusion

In the considered situations, most of the recommendations of pharmaceutical specialists were justified, but often were symptomatic. To optimize and personalize the service provided, it is advisable to combine symptom therapy with etiotropic and pathogenetic.