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AI InsightOne way to do this is for them to be educated in the rational use of drugs during their undergraduate and on-the-job training.
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Abstract
Rational drug use is the set of rules that should be followed to enable people to take drugs in accordance with their clinical needs, at doses that meet their personal requirements, within sufficient time, and at the lowest cost to themselves and society. Rational drug use is briefly defined as “the planning, implementation, and monitoring process that enables effective, safe, and economical implementation of drug therapy.” Pharmaceutical care is personalized care for the patient using drugs and aims to improve treatment outcomes, including quality of life. In Europe, the concept of pharmaceutical care is based on “personalized professional care for the patient in the pharmacy.” This concept is defined as the individualized coaching of patients by pharmacists regarding their drugs. The concept includes close monitoring of the patient’s prescription and use and education about the medication. It is also the pharmacist’s responsibility to monitor treatment progress, provide advice, and evaluate all outcomes of care. The pharmacist’s pharmaceutical care responsibilities include: presenting medication to the patient, informing the patient about the medication, patient counseling, monitoring treatment, monitoring adverse drug reactions, developing medication protocols/guidelines, working in an integrated manner with other health-care professionals, and recording medication histories. Pharmacists are in a position to improve preventable drug-related problems. One way to do this is for them to be educated in the rational use of drugs during their undergraduate and on-the-job training.