Written by International Journal of Pharmacology and Clinical Sciences, 2024, 13, 4, 98-104.
Published: November 2024
Type: Review Article
Authors: Yousef Ahmed Alomi* , Abeer Hussin Almasoudi, Hussain Mohammed Ibrahim Aareji, Amal Alotaibi, Hussain Fahad Almuhayya, Tarrig Ruwai Albalawi.
Author(s) affiliations:
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 HealthBranch, Tabuk, SAUDI ARABIA.
Hussain Mohammed Ibrahim Aareji,
BSc. Pharm,MBA Assistant Manager of Quality Adminstration, Cluster of Jazan, Jazan, SAUDI ARABIA.
Amal Alotaibi,
Pharm D Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA.
Hussain Fahad Almuhayya,
Pharm, Nahdi Medical Compnaey Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA.
Tarrig Ruwai Albalawi,
Pharm.Technician, Compliance Management, MOH Branch, Tabuk, SAUDI ARABIA.
Abstract
Objectives: To explore the pharmacoeconomics policy in community pharmacy practice as a new initiative in Saudi Arabia. Methods: It was a narrative review of pharmacy Pharmacoeconomics policy and procedures in community pharmacy. Litterateur searched databases, including PubMed, Medline, and Google Scholar, about specific Pharmacoeconomics policies and procedures in 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 community pharmacy services are included in a search term. Besides, the national and international guidelines of general Pharmacoeconomics in hospital practice are also included. The pharmacy Pharmacoeconomics committee was formulated and consisted of various expert members. That includes community pharmacists, clinical pharmacists, and clinical Pharmacoeconomics specialists. The guidelines of the policy draft by one member and the second member were reviewed and corrected. The third revision was by the Pharmacoeconomics specialist. The topic emphasizes the community Pharmacy Pharmacoeconomics policy and procedures. Results: The community Pharmacy Pharmacoeconomics policy and procedures consisted of various items. That has included pharmacist responsibility for Pharmacoeconomics, setting up strategic and annual plans for community PharmacoEconomic services, making assessments of Pharmacoeconomics, conducting education and training courses, and setting up quality management and key performance indicators. Conclusion: The community pharmacy Pharmacoeconomics policy, a new initiative, is designed to continuously develop and update community pharmaceutical care performances. The policy and procedures of Pharmacoeconomics of community practice is a continuous journey, enhancing pharmacists’ skills in accounting, finances, and Pharmacoeconomics aspects of various community pharmacy services. Therefore, the constant development of Pharmacoeconomics’s community pharmacy policy and procedures is crucial for implementing and transforming the new era of the community pharmacy model in Saudi Arabia.
Keywords: Community, Pharmacoeconomics, Pharmacy, Policy, Saudi Arabia.