Roles of licensed pharmacists in drug classification management

doi:10.19803/j.1672-8629.20230532

Abstract

Abstract: Objective To offer recommendations about how to improve the quality of licensed pharmacists and promote drug classification. Methods The current requirements for (licensed) pharmacists in domestic and foreign regulations on drug classification were analyzed, and the role of licensed pharmacists in promoting drug classification was studied . Results Drug classification systems at home and abroad attached importance to the responsibilities of licensed pharmacists. There were specific and detailed requirements for (licensed) pharmacists in other countries. In terms of drug classification, licensed pharmacists in China were characterized by irreplaceability, feasibility, representativeness and extensiveness, whose roles should be brought into full play. Conclusion It is recommended that guidelines for drug classification be formulated as soon as possible, the duties of licensed pharmacists align with the requirements of drug classification, multiple measures be taken to produce more licensed pharmacists, related training be improved, and that drug classification be promoted.

Key words: licensed pharmacist, drug classification, management, team building, prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs

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R954

ZHOU Yue, LIU Shuo, SONG Haibo. Roles of licensed pharmacists in drug classification management[J]. Chinese Journal of Pharmacovigilance, 2024, 21(4): 428-434.

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