AV conducted all interviews alone
Conceptualization, A.V. and O.L.; methodology, A.V. and O.L.; formal analysis, A.V. and M.L.; investigation, A.V. and B.M.; data curation, A.V.; writing—original draft preparation, A.V., B.M., M.L. and O.L.; writing—review and editing, M.L. and O.L.; supervision, O.L. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.
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COMMUNITY PHARMACY AND MANAGEMENT – PRACTICAL
Course Code: ER20-22P
75 Hours (3 Hours/week)
Scope: The course is designed to train the students and improve professional skills to provide various pharmaceuticalcare services in community pharmacy.
Course Objectives: This course will train the students in the following
1. Professional handling and filling prescriptions
2. Patient counselling on diseases and minor ailments
3. Patient counselling on prescription and / or non-prescription medicines
4. Preparation of counselling materials such as patient information leaflets
5. Performing basic health screening tests
Course Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the students will be able to
1. Handle and fill prescriptions in a professional manner
2. Counsel patients on various diseases and minor ailments
3. Counsel patients on prescription and or non-prescription medicines
4. Design and prepare patient information leaflets
5. Perform basic health screening tests
Note: The following practicals shall be carried out in the model community pharmacy with appropriate simulated scenarios and materials. Students shall be trained through role plays wherever necessary. The activities of the students shall be assessed / evaluated using a structured objective assessment form.
Handling of prescriptions with professional standards, reviewing prescriptions, checking for legal compliance and completeness (minimum 5)
Identification of drug-drug interactions in the prescription and follow-up actions (minimum 2)
Preparation of dispensing labels and auxiliary labels for the prescribed medications (minimum 5)
Providing the following health screening services for monitoring patients / detecting new patients (one experiment for each activity)
Blood Pressure Recording, Capillary Blood Glucose Monitoring, Lung function assessment using Peak Flow Meter and incentive spirometer, recording capillary oxygen level using Pulse Oximeter, BMI measurement
Providing counselling to simulated patients for the following chronic diseases / disorders including education on the use of devices such as insulin pen, inhalers, spacers, nebulizers, etc. where appropriate (one experiment for each disease)
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Primary Hypertension, Asthma, Hyperlipidaemia, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Providing counselling to simulated patients for the following minor ailments (any three)
Headache, GI disturbances (Nausea, Vomiting, Dyspepsia, diarrhea, constipation), Worm infestations, Pyrexia, Upper Respiratory Tract infections, Skin infections, Oral and dental disorders.
Appropriate handling of dummy dosage forms with correct administration techniques - oral liquids with measuring cup/cap/dropper, Eye Drops, Inhalers, Nasal drops, Insulin pen, nebulizers, different types of tablets, patches, enemas, suppositories
Use of Community Pharmacy Software and digital health tools
The students shall be asked to submit written assignments on the following topics (One assignment per student per sessional period. i.e., a minimum of THREE assignments per student)
SOPs for various activities in Community Pharmacy (as discussed in Theory and Practical)
List out the various abbreviations, short forms used in prescriptions and their interpretation
Patient Information Leaflet for a given chronic disease / disorder
Patient Information Leaflet for prescription / non-prescription medicines
Preparation of window / shelf display materials for the model community pharmacy
Overview of Software available for retail pharmacy management including billing, inventory, etc.
Dosage / Medication Reminder Aids
Overview on the operations and marketing strategies of various online pharmacies
Overview on the common fixed dose combinations
Overview on the medications requiring special storage conditions
Role of Community Pharmacists in preventing Antimicrobial Resistance
Jan Aushadhi and other Generic Medicine initiatives in India
Global Overview of Online Pharmacies
Community Pharmacy Practice Standards: Global Vs. Indian Scenario
Overview of pharmacy associations in India
The students shall be taken in groups to visit community pharmacies and medicine distributors to understand and witness the professional activities of the community pharmacists, and supply chain logistics. Individual reports from each student on their learning experience from the field visit shall be submitted.
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(en) * | 1978-09-21 | 1982-04-06 | The Flexi-Group Inc. | Rotatable wheel assembly |
(en) * | 1980-02-12 | 1982-08-24 | Medi-Timer Corporation | Mono-ringed rotatory medication reminder |
(en) * | 1982-08-05 | 1985-02-26 | Kelley John A | Medicine bottle closure having an indicator |
(en) * | 1988-01-13 | 1989-08-08 | Kamran Khoshkish | Door sign device |
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(en) * | 2001-08-08 | 2003-02-13 | Harry Giewercer | Dosage reminder device and medication carton |
(en) | 2001-12-18 | 2004-09-28 | Dubarry Suzanne | Reminder for periodic tasks including taking medication |
(en) | 2002-01-15 | 2006-04-25 | David Halstead | Tracking device and method |
(en) * | 2002-01-15 | 2003-07-17 | David Halstead | Tracking device and method |
(en) | 2002-03-21 | 2012-12-11 | Trudell Medical International | Indicating device for aerosol container |
(en) | 2002-05-28 | 2006-03-28 | Terry Shane | Medication reminder system |
(en) * | 2003-09-05 | 2008-02-05 | Harry Giewercer | Securable medication reminder device |
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(en) | 2003-12-15 | 2011-12-13 | Trudell Medical International | Dose indicating device |
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(en) | 2004-01-14 | 2006-07-25 | Joseph Lai | Automatic pill reminder bottles |
(en) * | 2004-11-29 | 2006-01-17 | Christopher Raia | Rotatable indicator tab assembly |
(en) * | 2005-01-26 | 2006-08-17 | Mataya Marc J | Closure cap for a container having time-date indicators |
(en) | 2005-01-26 | 2010-02-16 | Marc J Mataya | Closure cap for a container having time-date indicators |
(en) | 2005-07-13 | 2024-06-18 | Vccb Holdings, Inc. | Medicine bottle cap with electronic embedded curved display |
(en) * | 2005-09-09 | 2007-03-15 | Sollaccio Annabella S | Medicine bottle cap with time and day markers |
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(en) * | 2006-06-30 | 2008-01-03 | Lars Arvidsson | Container 389 |
(en) * | 2006-07-31 | 2008-01-31 | John Gregory Fields | Dosage reminder. Plastic device that regulates prescription and non-prescription drug usage |
(en) * | 2007-09-09 | 2009-03-12 | Lisa Annette Duer | Method and device for recording periodic medicinal dosages |
(en) | 2007-09-09 | 2009-11-10 | Lisa Annette Duer | Method and device for recording periodic medicinal dosages |
(en) * | 2008-01-15 | 2009-12-03 | Jeffrey Kreshek | Self adhesive medication reminder device |
(en) | 2008-01-15 | 2012-10-09 | Ace Ventures, Inc. | Self adhesive medication reminder device |
(en) * | 2008-01-15 | 2009-07-16 | Kreshek Jeffrey H | Self adhesive medication reminder device |
(en) | 2008-01-15 | 2010-02-09 | Ace Venture, Inc. | Self adhesive medication reminder device |
(en) | 2010-02-22 | 2014-07-01 | Leslie B. Shannehan | Medicine tracker and dose indicator |
(en) | 2010-05-18 | 2014-10-14 | Red Cap LLC | Medicine dispenser with built-in dispensing schedule |
(en) | 2010-12-02 | 2015-05-05 | Joseph Vasta | Dosage indicator |
(en) * | 2010-12-24 | 2014-12-16 | Sweetlevels Limited | Medication calculator and recorder |
(en) * | 2010-12-24 | 2014-01-16 | Sweetlevels Limited | Medication calculator and recorder |
(en) | 2011-12-13 | 2015-09-15 | Kerry R. Ettinger | Multimode dial indicator for perishable foodstuff |
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(en) | 2013-03-07 | 2017-12-12 | Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare | Device and method for tapering medications in post-operative patients |
(en) * | 2013-03-07 | 2016-08-02 | Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare | Device and method for tapering medications in post-operative patients |
(en) | 2013-09-18 | 2015-05-05 | Daniela Raiti de Boyles | Pill reminder wheel |
(en) * | 2014-02-07 | 2014-05-29 | Invypat-Online, S.L. | Tap marker accessory (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) |
(en) * | 2014-09-11 | 2016-03-17 | David A. KRA | Circular indicator |
(en) | 2015-07-28 | 2019-02-26 | Zafer Sukkarieh | Dose indication device |
(en) | 2016-08-26 | 2018-09-11 | Changhai Chen | Dispenser system and methods for medication compliance |
(en) | 2016-08-26 | 2020-07-28 | Changhai Chen | Dispenser system and methods for medication compliance |
(en) | 2016-08-26 | 2022-02-15 | Changhai Chen | Dispenser system and methods for medication compliance |
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(en) | Medication dosage reminder device | |
(en) | Mono-disc rotatory medication reminder | |
(en) | Automatic two-component medication time-interval reminder cap and container | |
(en) | Medication compliance system with med-dial, med-profile, easel and optional visual handicap aids | |
(en) | Closure cap for a container having time-date indicators | |
(en) | Weight-specific elixir dosage calculation reference | |
(en) | Reminder device for pill containers | |
(en) | Medicine minder | |
(en) | Dial-type pill dispenser with timer and reminder means | |
(en) | Time dial for pharmaceutical containers | |
(en) | Pill bottle with indicator device | |
(en) | Last event indicator | |
(en) | Tablet dispenser | |
(en) | Device and method for indicating scheduled doses | |
(en) | Medicine tracker and dose indicator | |
(en) | Container with time indicator | |
(en) | Method and Apparatus for Indicating Dosage Time | |
(en) | Medicine bottle cap with time and day markers | |
(en) | Container time indicator | |
(en) | Self adhesive medication reminder device | |
(en) | Time-indicating medication bottle | |
(en) | Container 389 | |
(en) | Method and device for recording periodic medicinal dosages | |
(en) | Universal medicine bottle attachment | |
(en) | Dosage management device |
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FPAY | Fee payment | : 4 | |
SULP | Surcharge for late payment | ||
REMI | Maintenance fee reminder mailed | ||
LAPS | Lapse for failure to pay maintenance fees | ||
STCH | Information on status: patent discontinuation | : PATENT EXPIRED DUE TO NONPAYMENT OF MAINTENANCE FEES UNDER 37 CFR 1.362 | |
FP | Lapsed due to failure to pay maintenance fee | : 20081128 |
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the renewal of the Blood Products Advisory Committee by the Commissioner of Food and Drugs (the Commissioner). The Commissioner has determined that it is in the public interest to renew the Blood Products Advisory Committee for an additional 2 years beyond the charter expiration date. The new charter will be in effect until the May 13, 2026, expiration date.
Authority for the Blood Products Advisory Committee will expire on May 13, 2026, unless the Commissioner formally determines that renewal is in the public interest.
Christina Vert, Division of Scientific Advisors and Consultants, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 71, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002, 240-731-3544, [email protected] .
Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.65 and approval by the Department of Health and Human Services and by the General Services Administration, FDA is announcing the renewal of the Blood Products Advisory Committee (the Committee). The Committee is a discretionary Federal advisory committee established to provide advice to the Commissioner. The Committee advises the Commissioner or designee in discharging responsibilities as they relate to helping to ensure safe and effective drugs for human use and, as required, any other product for which FDA has regulatory responsibility.
The Committee reviews and evaluates available data concerning the safety, effectiveness, and appropriate use of blood, products derived from blood and serum or biotechnology which are intended for use in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of human diseases, and, as required, any other product for which FDA has regulatory responsibility. The Committee also advises the Commissioner of Food and Drugs of its findings regarding screening and testing (to determine eligibility) of donors and labeling of the products, on clinical and laboratory studies involving such products, on the affirmation or revocation of biological products licenses, and on the quality and relevance of FDA's research program, which provides the scientific support for regulating these agents.
The Committee will function at times as a medical device panel under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act Medical Device Amendments of 1976. As such, the Committee recommends classification of devices subject to its review into regulatory categories; recommends the assignment of a priority for the application of regulatory requirements for devices classified in the standards or premarket approval category; advises on formulation of product development protocols and reviews premarket approval applications for those devices to recommend changes in classification as appropriate; recommends exemption of certain devices from the application of portions of the Act; advises on the necessity to ban a device; and responds to requests from the Agency to review and make recommendations on specific issues or problems concerning the safety and effectiveness of devices.
The Committee shall consist of a core of 15 voting members including the Chair. Members and the Chair are selected by the Commissioner or designee from among authorities knowledgeable in the fields of clinical and administrative medicine, hematology, immunology, blood banking, surgery, internal medicine, biochemistry, engineering, biological and physical sciences, biotechnology, computer technology, statistics, epidemiology, sociology/ethics, and other related professions. Members will be invited to serve for overlapping terms of up to 4 years. Non-Federal members of this committee will serve either as Special Government Employees or non-voting representatives. Federal members will serve as Regular Government Employees or Ex-Officios. The core of voting members may include one technically qualified member, selected by the Commissioner or designee, who is identified with consumer interests and is recommended by either a consortium of consumer-oriented organizations or other interested persons. In addition to the voting members, the Committee may include one non-voting representative member who is identified with industry interests. There may also be an alternate industry representative.
The Commissioner or designee shall have the authority to select members of other scientific and technical FDA advisory committees (normally not to exceed 10 members) to serve temporarily as voting members and to designate consultants to serve temporarily as voting members when: (1) expertise is required that is not available among current voting standing members of the Committee (when additional voting members are added to the Committee to provide needed expertise, a quorum will be based on the combined total of regular and added members), or (2) to comprise a quorum when, because of unforeseen circumstances, a quorum is or will be lacking. Because of the size of the Committee and the variety in the types of issues that it will consider, FDA may, in connection with a particular committee meeting, specify a quorum that is less than most of the current voting members. The Agency's regulations ( 21 CFR 14.22(d) ) authorize a committee charter to specify quorum requirements.
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Abstract. Dosage and medication reminder aids play a crucial role in healthcare by helping individuals adhere to their prescribed medication regimens. This paper explores the significance of these aids in improving medication adherence and patient outcomes. We discuss the challenges associated with medication non-adherence and the potential ...
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About video:- dosage/medication reminder aids. Assignment d pharma second year community pharmacy and management. Mission D Pharma is a YouTube channel which...
medicines need to be taken or respond to a reminder. Dose administration aids are not effective for addressing deliberate non-adherence, poor motivation and errors due to more severe cognitive impairment. Table 1 Types of dose administration aids Compartmentalised plastic boxes (e.g. Dosette) Reusable devices that are usually filled by the user,
A Dose Administration Aid Service (DAAS) consists of repackaging solid oral medication by a healthcare provider, mostly in a community or hospital pharmacy, in order to help patients manage their polymedication [10,17]. DAA are the devices that allow medications to be organized and stored in compartments according to a patient's dosing schedule.
Gelatin caps, mints, jelly beans, or other candy to serve as medication. Pharmacy vials and labels. Sample patient profiles and prescriptions (Appendix A and B) Daily medication log (Appendix C) Instructor and assistants to help facilitate the activity. Pill boxes and/or compliance packages.
reminder to take medication and help prevent double doses. Each time you take your medicine, flip the pill bottle over so you know it has been taken. Carry Extra Doses Record Each Dose Leave some extra doses in a bag/purse you use often so you can take your medicine if you're away from home. Use a calendar or medication journal and check
The students shall be asked to submit written assignments on the following topics (One assignment per student per sessional period. i.e., a minimum of THREE assignments per student) ... Dosage/Medication Reminder Aids. ... F Y D Pharm & S Y D Pharm Notes, Books, Syllabus, PDF, Videos. First Year D Pharm: Second Year D Pharm: 20111 PHT ...
Tablet containers (dose reminders) Plastic containerswith compartments to store medication. Available in different colours, shapes, sizes and doses (e.g. from 1 to 4 doses per day). Each compartment has a separate lid for opening. Can also have large print, braille or picture labels. Blister packs Prepared by the pharmacist at a cost.
e. ach dose to t. ose that beep when it's time to take your medication.6. Set. an. alarm. Set the. larm on your clock radio or cell phone as a reminder.7. Use technology. Smartphones and other handheld devices can provide texts, emai. s or other reminders to help you keep track of your medication schedule. Ask a friend,
The students shall be asked to submit written assignments on the following topics (One assignment per student per sessional period. i.e., a minimum of THREE assignments per student) ... Dosage / Medication Reminder Aids. Overview on the operations and marketing strategies of various online pharmacies.
Other medication management problems in the home include difficulty swallowing medicine, knowledge of purpose, side effects and brands of medicine, understanding complex medicine instructions, remembering to take medicine and sharing, borrowing and hoarding of medicines. 3 Dose administration aids (DAAs) are an intervention designed to assist administration of medicines and reduce ...
List of Adherence Aids . EZY Dose 7‐Day Classic Pill Reminder, Large. www.drugstore.com. Price: $2.49 . The 7‐day Pill Reminder® helps you remember daily medication! Easy‐to‐open lids indicate the day of the week by initial and Braille markings. Made of translucent, durable plastic so you can tell if you took your medication without ...
Arrange your pills at the start of the week, and each day, just pop open the relevant compartment. 3. Timer Clocks. A timeless solution! Simple timer clocks can be set to sound an alarm at your medication times. Place one beside your medication stash, and it'll act as a regular, audible reminder.
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your medication is causing a new, negative effect such as stomach ache, rash or dizziness. 11. Ask for a medication review, especially if you see more than one doctor. (A medication review involves reviewing each of your prescription and over-the-counter medications. You do this by bringing your medication list to your pharmacist or physicians.)
We used the Medication management concept to propose a. medication reminder system where pharmacists or patients can. set the schedule time and the number of pills of up to eight. medical doses ...
drugs, the dose of aspirin is formidable (Table 4.1). For example, the dose of ethinyl estradiol, 0.05 mg, is 1/6,500 the amount of aspirin in an aspirin tab-let. To put it another way, 6,500 ethinyl estradiol tablets, each containing 0.05 mg of drug, could be made from an amount of ethinyl estradiol equal to
An Automated and Online-Based Medicine Reminder and Dispenser. January 2022. DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-6636-0_39. In book: Proceedings of the International Conference on Big Data, IoT, and Machine ...
Keep medication in your carry-on bag in case of lost luggage. 50% 125K of the time medication is not taken as prescribed. DEATHS per year in the U.S. are caused by not taking medicine as prescribed. 8 TIPS for REMEMBERINGto TAKE YOUR MEDICINE Not taking medication as prescribed is a widespread problem with life-threatening consequences.
Medication reminders aid in the reduction of medication mistakes and inappropriate dosages. Setting Alarms and Receiving Notifications are the two aspects of the Reminder system. Module for setting alarms: It aids in the remembrance of drugs. The user can enter information about his drug regimen. The date box allows users to
A medication management app is a mobile application designed to help individuals manage their medications and improve medication adherence. These apps often include features such as medication reminders, refill alerts, and dosage tracking, as well as the ability to store information about medications, such as dosage, frequency, and side effects.
A medication dosage reminder device includes a cruciform hub that attaches to a medication container and an annular dial that is pinned between the hub and the container but is otherwise free to rotate about the hub. The dial includes time of day indicia and the hub includes a co-operating pointer for selecting the time of day so indicated.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the renewal of the Blood Products Advisory Committee by the Commissioner of Food and Drugs (the Commissioner). The Commissioner has determined that it is in the public interest to renew the Blood Products Advisory Committee for an additional 2 years beyond the charter expiration date.