An overview on pharmacist-managed prescription renewal

Pharmacy Practice

  • Marta Portulez Gigante1Laboratory of Social Pharmacy and Public Health, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.
  • Ana Rita Rodrigues1Laboratory of Social Pharmacy and Public Health, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.
  • Victoria Bell1Laboratory of Social Pharmacy and Public Health, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal., 2REQUIMTE/LAQV, Group of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.

Volume 23 Issue 3 Pages 1-9

DOI: 10.18549/PharmPract.2025.3.3146

Abstract

To enhance patient care and clinical outcomes while minimizing administrative burdens, a new model of chronic disease management has been tested. This model focuses on the value of inter-professional collaboration and aims to reduce the administrative workload of primary care providers, particularly physicians at healthcare centres. Pharmacists, as essential healthcare providers, play a crucial role in the medication cycle, and pharmacist-led prescription renewal for chronic oral medication has emerged as a potential intervention to improve adherence and treatment outcomes. The success of therapy is dependent on patient adherence. Understanding the reasons behind non-adherence and identifying strategies to address this situation can improve healthcare outcomes. The implementation of prescription renewal in community pharmacies may benefit patients, healthcare professionals and society in general. By focusing on patient well-being and promoting collaboration among healthcare providers, it is possible to enhance adherence rates and optimize patient care.

Keywords

  • adherence
  • prescription renewal
  • pharmacists
  • healthcare outcomes
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