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HI Pharmacy „Violapharm“ , Tešanj , Bosnia and Herzegovina
Faculty of Pharmacy, University Business Academy , Novi Sad , Serbia
HI Pharmacy „Violapharm“ , Tešanj , Bosnia and Herzegovina
HI Pharmacy „Violapharm“ , Tešanj , Bosnia and Herzegovina
HI Pharmacy „Violapharm“ , Tešanj , Bosnia and Herzegovina
HI Pharmacy „Violapharm“ , Tešanj , Bosnia and Herzegovina
Public Health Institution University Clinical Center Tuzla , Tuzla , Bosnia and Herzegovina
Introduction: The needs within the health system and society as a whole require an urgent change in the education of masters of pharmacy, both in terms of health specializations and academic ones. New pathologies, new drugs and a completely changed way of life of citizens set an imperative in accepting a new way of education for a master of pharmacy. Goal: Showing the role and importance of the master of pharmacy as a member of the interdisciplinary team within the health system. Material and methods: About ten years ago, Pharmacies "Violapharm" started advising patients with mental difficulties in terms of proper therapy intake, advising on the therapeutic effect, and monitoring interactions with other medications. In addition to this, a consultation center for oncology patients and for patients with diabetes was launched. Results: With this approach and communication with family doctors and competent specialists as a benefit for the patient, we had better compliance and better adherence, which resulted in better treatment outcomes. In the first year of the counseling center, we had 60 registered patients. After five years, the number increased to 249. During the Covid virus pandemic, we had 513 registered patients. Conclusion: The role of a master of pharmacy is no longer primarily about supplying medications, but in accordance with the needs of the healthcare system and society as a whole, it requires additional education and reform to adequately treat target groups such as those with: diabetes mellitus, malignant diseases, mental health issues, and others. as: diabetes mellitus, malignant diseases, mental difficulties and others
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