Written by Yousef Ahmed Alomi*,
BSc. Pharm, MSc. Clin Pharm, BCPS, BCNSP, DiBA, CDE Critical care clinical pharmacists, TPN clinical pharmacist, Freelancer Business Planner, Content Editor, and Data Analyst, Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA.
Abeer Hussin Almasoudi,
BSc.Pharm,BCPS.,Director, Organizational Excellence, Ministry of Health Branch, Tabuk, SAUDI ARABIA.
Amani Abdullah Bahdailah,
BSc, Pharm D, Msc. Clin Pharm, Pharmaceutical Care Services, King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz University Hospital, Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA.
Khalid Abdullah Albalawi,
Bsc.pharm, Ministery of Health Tabuk Branch, SAUDI ARABIA.
Ahood Musleh Alsenani,
Pharm Technician , King Khalid Hospital, Tabuk Health Cluster, SAUDI ARABIA.
Abstract
Objectives: To explore the Cosmetics policy in Community pharmacy practice as a new initiative in Saudi Arabia. Methods: It was a narrative review of Community pharmacy policy and the procedures of the Cosmetics system. Litterateur searched from various databases, including PubMed, Medline, and Google Scholar, about specific Cosmoticspolicies and procedures in Community pharmacy practice. The search period is from the 1960s until October 2021. The term is in English and includes narrative review, systemic review, Meta-analysis, and guidelines. All hospital or community Community pharmacy services are included in a search term. Besides, the national and international guidelines of general hospital practice are also included. The committee of Community Pharmacy Cosmetics formulated and consisted of various expert members. That includes clinical pharmacists, drug information pharmacists, and clinical Cosmetics specialists. The guidelines of the policy draft by one member and the second member were reviewed and corrected. The cosmetics specialist did the third revision. The topic emphasizes the competency of Community pharmacy Cosmetics policy and procedures. Results: The Community Pharmacy Cosmetics policy consisted of various items. That has included the Cosmetics committee, pharmacist responsible for Cosmetics, setup up strategic and annual plans for community Cosmetics services, assessments of Cosmetics, conducting of education and training courses, Cosmetics errors reporting system, Cosmetics adverse drug reaction reporting system, community pharmacy and set up quality management and key performance indicators with emphasis on the skin care, oral care, body care, Sun care, hair care, perfumes, and decorative cosmetics products. Conclusion: The Community Pharmacy Cosmetics policy is a new and updated initiative for service and patient care by community pharmaceutical care activities. The Cosmetics policy covers body, skin, hair, oral, and perfume products with medical or non-medical indications in the era of pharmacist involvement and care. It provides pharmacists with skills in Cosmetics care practice and chemotherapy services for pediatrics, adults, and elderly patients. Therefore, the cosmetics services policy and procedures are highly recommended for community pharmacy services in Saudi Arabia.
Keywords: Cosmetics, Services, Policy, Community pharmacy, Saudi Arabia.