Atuação do farmacêutico na farmácia hospitalar: uma revisão bibliográfica

Abstract

Introduction: In the scope of hospital pharmacy one of its main expectations is the performance of the pharmacist, whose purpose is to prevent errors of medications and unnecessary prescriptions, and thus reduce cost of therapy and the period of hospitalization of patients. Objective: To show the importance of the role of the pharmacist in a hospital pharmacy, the possible interventions of the pharmacists in the detectable errors of the prescriptions, in the therapeutic and financial results and in the undue dosages, for this focusing mainly on the results of the pharmaceutical assistance provided to the patient. Materials and Methods: The present study consists of a descriptive study conducted through a literature review. Results and Discussion: Through the care provided to the patient in the hospital scope, there may be an improvement in the quality of prescriptions, cost reduction, leading to greater patient adherence to treatment, greater control of adverse drug reactions, and a better quality of life for the patient. Conclusion: In order to improve pharmacotherapy and promote the quality of life of patients, it is the responsibility of the pharmacist to be part of a multiprofessional team, thus combating the inappropriate use of medication and the reduction of errors and adverse events. The pharmacist, in addition to dispensing medicines, guides and passes information to the patient, not only on the mode of use of the drug, but showing them about its efficacy, possible effects, thus giving a patient safety. In addition, it is up to this professional to continually improve and develop strategies in order to give a direct attention to the patient.