International Journal of Pharmacology and Clinical Sciences

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Community Pharmacy Policy and Procedures: Drug Information Services
(Gulf Index Electronic Publisher, 2024-03) Alomi, Yousef Ahmed; Almasoudi, Abeer Hussin; Abutaleb, Mohammed Hussain Ali; Albalawi, Nader Oudah; Hakami, Ebtisam Othman Awaji; Albalawi, Nasser Mufleh; Albadrani, Shahad Badr
Objectives: This paper aims to highlight the crucial and urgent role of the Drug, Information Services policy in Community pharmacy practice, a pioneering initiative, in Saudi Arabia. The need for this policy is pressing and its implementation could, significantly improve patient care and reduce healthcare costs. Methods: This, narrative review of Community pharmacy policy and Drug Information. Services, system procedures were conducted with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring, the comprehensive coverage of the topic. Literature was extensively searched in, databases, including PubMed, Medline and Google Scholar, about specific Drug, Information. Services and Services policies and procedures in Community 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 local, and international guidelines of general Drug Information Services in hospital practice., The Community Pharmacy Drug Information Services Committee, a group of various, expert members, including clinical pharmacists, drug information pharmacists and, clinical Drug Information Services specialists, formulated the guidelines of the policy, draft. The first member drafted the policy, the second member reviewed and corrected, it and the Drug Information Services specialist made the third revision. This committee, played a crucial role in ensuring the competency of the policy and procedures,, a topic crucial for advancing pharmacy practice in Saudi Arabia. Results: The, Community Pharmacy Drug Information Services policy consisted of various items., These included printed or online applications for primary, secondary and tertiary, resources; receiving, searching and answering questions; assessment and evaluation, of drug literature; documentation of drug information inquiries; handling of non-, approved indications with health insurance; and communications skills with healthcare, professionals and the public. In addition, the policy emphasized the basic principle of, pharmacoeconomics, which involves evaluating the cost and benefits of drug therapy, and essential drug utilization evaluation, which focuses on the appropriate use of, medications. These principles are crucial in ensuring the cost-effectiveness and quality, of drug therapy. Conclusion: The Community Pharmacy Drug Information Services, policy is not just a new and updated initiative organized at the community pharmacy, but a potential game-changer. Implementing Drug Information Services policies and, procedures at community pharmacies in Saudi Arabia can potentially improve patient, clinical outcomes and reduce healthcare costs significantly. This potential for improved, patient outcomes should inspire hope for the future of pharmacy practice.
Community Pharmacy Policy and Procedures: Clinical Compounding Services
(Gulf Index Electronic Publisher, 2024-03) Alomi, Yousef Ahmed; Almasoudi, Abeer Hussin; Alharbi, Mohammad Ghazzai; Nasser, Ruqayyah Mohammed AL; Alshammari, Taghreed Ahmed; Alonzi, Noura Saleem Nazal
Objectives: This paper is dedicated to emphasizing the profound importance of the, Clinical Compounding Services policy in Community pharmacy practice, a pioneering, initiative in Saudi Arabia. Methods: This narrative review of community pharmacy, policy and procedures for the clinical compounding services system was conducted, meticulously. We conducted a comprehensive search across reputable databases,, including PubMed, Medline, and Google Scholar, for specific Clinical Compounding and, Services policies and procedures in Community pharmacy practice. The search period, spans from the 1960s until October 2021, and the term is in English, encompassing, narrative review, systemic review, Meta-analysis, and guidelines. All hospital or, community Community pharmacy services are included in a search term. National and, international guidelines for general clinical compounding services in hospital practice, are also included. The Community Pharmacy Clinical Compounding and Services, Committee, comprised of various expert members, formulated the guidelines of the, policy draft, which were reviewed and corrected multiple times to ensure accuracy, and reliability. The topic emphasizes Community Pharmacy Clinical Compounding, and Services policy and procedures competency. Results: The competency of, the Community Pharmacy Clinical Compounding and Services policy consisted, of various items. That has included Clinical Compounding Services committee,, patient assessment, ISMP self-assessment of Clinical Compounding n Services for, ambulatory care and community pharmacy, the extemporaneous standards, stabilities, the extemporaneous preparations, and compounding safety. The pharmaceutical, calculations, medication errors reporting system, adverse drug reactions reporting, system, drug quality-reporting system at different pharmaceutical care departments, and units, and drug monitoring with all pediatrics or adults extemporaneous, preparations products with various diseases. Conclusion: The Community Pharmacy, Clinical Compounding and Services policy is a new initiative and a potential game-, changer in pharmacy practice. The policy, with its various standards and guidelines, for all extemporaneous preparations, has the potential to benefit patients, depending, on their condition-related diseases significantly. More than that, it is the initial step in, future innovation, paving the way to manufacturing new investigational pharmaceutical, products. Therefore, the competency of the Clinical Compounding Services policy, is highly recommended for implementation in a community setting in Saudi Arabia,, offering a promising future for pharmacy practice in the region.
Community Pharmacy Policy and Procedures: Patient and Medication Safety
(Gulf Index Electronic Publisher, 2024-03) Alomi, Yousef Ahmed; Alghamdi, Ghorm Allah Abdullah; Almasoudi, Abeer Hussin; Alatwi, Ibrahim; Alanazi, Hanan Sabet; Abushomi, Hamidah Qasim
Objectives: This research aims to illuminate the Medication Safety policy in Community, pharmacy practice, a crucial new initiative in Saudi Arabia that is paramount to the, healthcare system and patient well-being. The significance of this policy cannot be, overstated, as it plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and quality of patient care., Methods: It was a narrative review of community pharmacy policy and procedures, for the medication safety system. Literature searched databases, including PubMed,, Medline and Google Scholar, about specific Medication Safety policies and procedures, in Community 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 hospital or Community pharmacy services are included in a, search term. Besides, the national and international guidelines for general medication, safety in hospital practice are also included. The Community Pharmacy Medication, Safety Committee, a crucial part of this research, was formulated and consisted of, various expert members. This committee, which provides for clinical pharmacists,, drug information pharmacists and clinical Medication Safety specialists, played a, significant role in drafting and reviewing the Medication Safety policy. The guidelines, of the policy draft by one member and the second member were reviewed and, corrected. The medication safety specialist did the third revision. The topic emphasizes, the competency of Community Pharmacy Medication Safety policy and procedures., Results: The competency of the Community Pharmacy Medication Safety policy, consisted of various items. That includes a medication safety committee, patient, safety standards, medication errors reporting system, adverse drug reaction reporting, system and drug quality reporting system. Besides, the ISMP self-assessment of, medication safety for ambulatory care and community pharmacy, a tool designed to, evaluate and improve medication safety practices, is also needed. Conclusion: The, Community Pharmacy Medication Safety policy is not a static initiative but a, continuously evolving part of the pharmaceutical care performance. This dynamic, nature of the policy reflects the continuous development of pharmacists’ skills in, Medication Safety practice and investigational drug services at different places in the, public and healthcare organizations. Therefore, the competency of the Medication, Safety policy is highly recommended for the Community pharmacy model of New, Vision 2030 in Saudi Arabia.
Community Pharmacy Policy: Patient Education and Counseling Services
(Gulf Index Electronic Publisher, 2024-06) Alomi, Yousef Ahmed; Almasoudi, Abeer Hussin; Alkhofi, Munirah Abdullah; Reshidi, Musleh Samil; lkhlaiwi, Noura Ali Ahmed; Abushomi, Hamidah Qasim; Aleidan, Maryam Abdulaziz
Objectives: Our research aims to delve into the Patient Education and Counseling, Services policy in Community pharmacy practice, a pioneering initiative that is, shaping the future of healthcare in Saudi Arabia. This exploration is of significant, importance as it can potentially revolutionize patient care in the country. Methods: Our, approach was a comprehensive narrative review of the Patient Education and, counseling system’s Community pharmacy policy and procedures. This involved, extensive literature searches in databases such as PubMed, Medline and Google, Scholar, covering specific Patient Education and counseling policies and procedures, in Community pharmacy practice from the 1960s until October 2024. We considered, national and international guidelines for general Patient Education and Counseling, Services in hospital practice. The Community Pharmacy Patient Education and, Counseling Services Committee, comprising various expert members, formulated, the guidelines of the policy draft, which underwent multiple revisions to ensure their, accuracy and relevance. This emphasis on the competency of Community pharmacy, Patient Education and counseling policy and procedures reflects the thoroughness, and reliability of our review process. Results: The competency of the Community, Pharmacy Patient Education and Counseling policy consisted of various items. This, includes steps for patient education and counseling services such as initiation,, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Conclusion: The Community, Pharmacy Patient Education and Counseling Services policy, a newly updated initiative, for services provided by community pharmacists, holds the potential to significantly, improve patient adherence to medication therapy, ensure appropriate drug therapy, administration, prevent drug-related problems and reduce unnecessary drug-related, healthcare visits or admissions. This promising potential makes the implementation, of the newly updated Patient Education and Counseling Services policy a hopeful, prospect for the Community pharmacy in Saudi Arabia.
Community Pharmacy Policy and Procedures: Nutrition Support Services
(Gulf Index Electronic Publisher, 2024-06) Alomi, Yousef Ahmed; Almasoudi, Abeer Hussin; Bahdailah, Amani Abdullah; Albalawi, Faris Ruwai; Alnamlah, Abdullah Soliman
Objectives: To explore the Nutrition Support policy in Community pharmacy practice, as a new initiative in Saudi Arabia. Methods: It was a narrative review of Community, pharmacy policy and the procedures of the Nutrition Support system. Literature, was searched in databases, including PubMed, Medline and Google Scholar, about, specific Nutrition Support policies and procedures in Community 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 types of, community pharmacy services are included in a search term. Besides, the national and, international guidelines of general community pharmacy practice are also included. The, Community Pharmacy Nutrition Support Committee, a crucial body in developing and, implementing the policy, was formulated and consisted of various expert members., These members, including clinical pharmacists, drug information pharmacists and, clinical Nutrition specialists, played a significant role in drafting, reviewing and revising, the policy guidelines. The topic emphasizes the competency of Community pharmacy, Nutrition Support policy and procedures. Results: The Community Pharmacy Nutrition, Support policy stands out as a comprehensive framework that addresses every, aspect of nutrition support. It encompasses the Community Pharmacy Nutrition, Support Committee, the pharmacist’s role in Nutrition, strategic and annual plans, for community Nutrition Community pharmacy services, Nutrition assessments,, Nutrition Support indications and the selection of appropriate products for neonates,, pediatrics and adults. The policy also includes oral diet (milk or nutrition supplements), or enteral feeding procedures, administration of Nutrition Support, Nutrition Support, monitoring, education and training courses, Nutrition Support errors reporting system,, Community pharmacy Nutrition Support adverse drug reaction reporting system and, Community pharmacy Nutrition Support and setup quality management and key, performance indicators. Conclusion: The Community Pharmacy Nutrition Support, policy is not just a new initiative, but a significant leap in patient care in a community, setting. This comprehensive policy, which covers all nutrition therapy management, for all populations, including enteral feeding and oral nutrition supplements, has the, potential to significantly improve patient care in Saudi Arabia. By offering a wide range, of services, including education and training, error reporting systems and quality, management, it reassures us of the promising future of patient care in Saudi Arabia.
Pharmacy Project Management Professional: New Initiative Program in Saudi Arabia
(Gulf Index Electronic Publisher, 2024-03) Alomi, Yousef Ahmed; Almasoudi, Abeer Hussin; alatawi, Faisal Hammad; Alanazi, Abdullah Omar; lshehri, Njoud Mohammed
Objectives: The Pharmacy Project Management Professional services, a unique and, innovative initiative, are being introduced in Saudi Arabia. This initiative, unlike any, other, is designed to align with future pharmacy strategies. With its comprehensive, approach, it is not just another project but a beacon of hope for the healthcare, landscape. It is poised to significantly impact and improve patient care, drug therapy, management and healthcare costs. Materials and Methods: This new project is, driven by local and international Project Management professional regulations and, standards of care. It was formulated from management institution guidelines for the, new project guidelines of pharmacy projects and the global business model. Project, management professionals drafted the current initiative in various stages, from, initial steps to execution, monitoring and control. Results: The Pharmacy Project, Management Professional services are about implementing new strategies and, ensuring their success with a comprehensive approach that includes a defined vision,, mission, goals and pharmacy project management professional principle foundations., The risk management model ensures the project’s continuations while the monitoring, and controlling of the services are declared, providing confidence in the initiative., These services are not just about managing projects, but about improving patient, care, optimizing drug therapy management and reducing unnecessary costs,, thereby enhancing the overall healthcare system. Conclusion: The Pharmacy Project, Management Professional services, a vital component of the pharmacy strategic plan, under Saudi Vision 2030, are crucial for pharmaceutical firms’ development. With their, clear vision, policy and long-term partnership, these services enhance patient care,, optimize drug therapy management and reduce unnecessary costs. The pharmacist’s, role in the implementation and future expansion of these services is invaluable,, potentially revolutionizing the healthcare landscape in Saudi Arabia and instilling a, sense of hope and optimism in the audience.
Community Pharmacy Policy and Procedures: Infection Control System
(Gulf Index Electronic Publisher, 2024-06) Alomi, Yousef Ahmed; Elbadawi, Abdulateef Sayed; Almasoudi, Abeer Hussin; Alsharif, Mohammed Omar; Zaybi, Hamad Shoei Bishi
Objectives: This research aims to delve into the crucial topic of Infection Control policy, in community pharmacy practice, presenting a novel initiative in Saudi Arabia that is, of significant importance. Methods: This research is a narrative review of Infection, Control policy in community pharmacies. We conducted a comprehensive literature, search in databases, including PubMed, Medline and Google Scholar, to gather specific, research policies and procedures in pharmacy practice. The search period is from the, 1960s until October 2024. We focused on English terms such as narrative review,, systemic review, Meta-analysis and guidelines and included all community pharmacy, services in our search. We also considered local and international guidelines for, general research in hospital practice. The pharmacy infection control committee was, formulated and consisted of various expert members, including expert pharmacists,, clinical pharmacists and infection control specialists. The guidelines of the policy draft, were reviewed and corrected by committee members, with the third revision conducted, by the research specialist. The topic of our research emphasizes the importance, of community pharmacy infection control policy and procedures. Results: The, community pharmacy infection control policy and procedures comprised various, items. That has included the responsibility of community pharmacy infection control,, setting up strategic and annual plans of community pharmacy infection control,, the responsibility of community pharmacy infection control in a pharmacy setting,, conducting education and training courses of pharmacy infection control, Setting, up procedures for basic hygiene for pharmacy staff, environmental and workplace, infection control, wastage and spill cleaning, staff immunization and occupational, infection and Pharmacoepidemiology and infection control surveillance. Besides the, quality management plan for pharmacy infection control and related key performance, indicators. Conclusion: The community pharmacy infection control policy and, procedures are not just a new initiative of primary patient care in pharmacy services, but a crucial one. The policy adheres to patient safety standards, inhibits infectious, diseases disseminated and prevents infection-related problems. Besides, pharmacists, work in clean environmental areas and avoid economic burdens on the healthcare, system. Therefore, the community pharmacy infection control policy and procedures,, with their practical and feasible recommendations, are highly recommended for all, community pharmacy settings in Saudi Arabia.
Pharmacy Risk Management Practice: A New Initiative Project in Saudi Arabia
(Gulf Index Electronic Publisher, 2024-06) Alomi, Yousef Ahmed; Almasoudi, Abeer Hussin; Aldossary, Fatima Abdulla Essa; Almuteiri, Hani Deyab; Eid, Monir Hassan
Objectives: The Pharmacy Risk Management Practice services, a significant new, initiative, were created to align with pharmacy strategies in the future. The topic, aims to declare Pharmacy Risk Management Practice services as a crucial new, initiative in Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: This new project, driven by local, and international Pharmacy Risk Management Practice regulations and standards of, care, was formulated from the international business model, guidelines of pharmacy, projects and management institution guidelines. The initiative drafted by project, management professionals, progresses through various stages, from initial planning, to execution, monitoring and control. Results: Pharmacy Risk Management Practice, services include fundamental elements such as a defined vision, mission, goals,, pharmacy risk types, risk analysis and risk management procedures, as well as risk, management responses and monitoring of risk management and control. The risk, management model description also ensures the project’s continuation. In addition,, monitoring and control of the services were explored. Finally, the analysis investigates, the transition to the operation project until the project is in the closed stage., Conclusion: The Pharmacy Risk Management Practice services are a new initiative in, the pharmacy strategic plan. They highly demand preventing risk problems and future, planning, improving patient care and avoiding unnecessary costs. Strategic planning, of risk management education, training and implementation is critical and aligned with, Saudi Vision 2030. This initiative underscores the importance of pharmaceutical care, in developing appropriate pharmacy professional services.
Community Pharmacy Policy and Procedures: Scientific Research System
(Gulf Index Electronic Publisher, 2024-09) Alomi, Yousef Ahmed; Almasoudi, Abeer Hussin; Alwadai, Intisar Ali; Almohammdi, Maram Ati; Albalawi, Arub Mohammed
Objectives: We aim to introduce the Research policy in community pharmacy practice, as a significant and impactful new initiative in Saudi Arabia, underscoring its crucial role, in advancing the field. Methods: We conducted a comprehensive narrative review of, pharmacy research in community pharmacy practice. Our search spanned databases, such as PubMed, Medline, and Google Scholar, covering specific research policies, and procedures in pharmacy practice from the 1960s to October 2024. The term was, in English, including narrative review, systemic review, Meta-analysis, and guidelines., We included all hospital or community pharmacy services in the search term, along, with national and international guidelines for general hospital practice research. The, committee of pharmacy research was formulated and consisted of various expert, members, including community pharmacists, clinical pharmacists, and research, pharmacist specialists. The guidelines of the policy draft were meticulously reviewed, and corrected, with the third revision by the research pharmacist specialist. The topic, emphasizes the community Pharmacy Research policy and procedures. Results: The, Community Pharmacy Research policy is a comprehensive document covering many, items. These include assigning a research pharmacist, establishing an annual plan, and a strategic research plan, assessing scientific research practice, conducting, community pharmacy research education and training, setting policy for various, types of research, creating a quality management plan for community pharmacy, scientific research, and relevant Key performance indications. Conclusion: The, community pharmacy research policy is a new initiative for service pharmacy activities, and performances. It is a vital investigational drug service as it continuously develops, services, improves patient care, and improves economic recovery. Therefore,, implementing the community pharmacy research policy and procedures in Saudi, Arabia is highly recommended
Community Pharmacy Policy and Procedures: Occupational Safety and Health System
(Gulf Index Electronic Publisher, 2024-09) Alomi, Yousef Ahmed; Alrayees, Meshari Mohammed; Alotaibi, Abdullah Hamidi; Hamdi, Fatimah Muhammed; Maqboul, Yasser Ali Al; Alamri, Naif Saleh; Almasoudi, Abeer Hussin
Objectives: This research aims to shed light on the significant new initiative of, occupational safety and health policy in community pharmacy practice in Saudi, Arabia, a topic of utmost importance in retail pharmacy. This research is crucial as it, provides valuable insights into a field that directly impacts the safety and well-being, of pharmacy professionals and patients alike. Methods: This was a comprehensive, narrative review of pharmacy Occupational Safety and Health. We meticulously, searched databases, including PubMed, Medline and Google Scholar, for specific, Occupational Safety and Health policies and procedures in pharmacy practice. The, search period spanned from the 1960s until October 2021 and the term was in, English, including narrative review, systemic review, Meta-analysis and guidelines. All, community pharmacy services were included in the search term, along with local and, international guidelines of general occupational safety and health in hospital practice., The Pharmacy Occupational Safety and Health Committee, a crucial body formulated, with various expert members, played a significant role in drafting and reviewing, the policy guidelines, ensuring a comprehensive and well-informed approach. The, guidelines of the policy draft by one member and the second member were reviewed, and corrected. The occupational safety and health specialist did the third revision., The topic emphasizes the community Pharmacy Occupational Safety and Health, policy and procedures and our thorough research process ensures the credibility of, our findings. Results: The competency of the Pharmacy Occupational Safety and, Health policy consisted of various items. The pharmacy assigns the responsibility of, pharmacy occupational safety and health, sets up the strategic and annual plan for, occupational safety and health, assesses occupational safety for community pharmacy, and conducts the education and training courses for pharmacy occupational safety, and health. Set up the procedures and guidelines for environmental, occupational, safety, fire safety, pharmacy infection control and pharmacy disaster management., Besides quality management implementation for pharmacy occupational safety and, healthcare and related key performance indicators. Conclusion: The community, pharmacy occupational safety and health policy is a new initiative project and a, practical and crucial aspect of community practice performances. Occupational Safety, and Health policies and procedures are not just theoretical concepts but critical to, any healthcare organization’s safety environment. They serve as a preventive measure, against environmental-related accidents and problems and help avoid the economic, burden of community pharmacy practice. Therefore, the Occupational Safety and, Health policy and procedures are not just regulations but practical guidelines for, healthcare institutions, including community pharmacies, during the transformation, strategies of New Vision 2030 in Saudi Arabia. These policies and procedures are, designed with practicality in mind, ensuring their applicability and effectiveness in, real-world scenarios.
Community Pharmacy Policy and Procedures: Medical and Medication Devices or Disposable
(Gulf Index Electronic Publisher, 2024-12) Alomi, Yousef Ahmed; Alblawi, Saad Mashahen; Almasoudi, Abeer Hussin
Objectives: To explore the Medical and Medication Devices policy in Community, pharmacy practice as a new initiative in Saudi Arabia. Methods: It was a narrative, review of community pharmacy policy and procedures for the medical and medication, devices system. Litterateur searched databases, including PubMed, Medline and, Google Scholar, about specific Medical and Medication Devices policies and procedures, in Community 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 hospital or community Community pharmacy services, are included in a search term. Besides, the national and international guidelines, for general medical and medication devices in hospital practice are also included., The Community Pharmacy Medical and Medication Devices Committee formulated, and consisted of various expert members. That includes clinical pharmacists, drug, information pharmacists and clinical Medical and Medication Devices specialists. The, guidelines of the policy draft by one member and the second member were reviewed, and corrected. The medical and medication devices specialist did the 3rd revision. The, topic emphasizes Community pharmacy Medical and Medication Devices policy and, procedures. Results: The Community Pharmacy’s Medical and Medication Devices, policy comprised various items. That has included Medical and Medication Devices and, Disposable committee, DM-related devices and disposable, hypertension devices and, disposable, Hypertension disease devices and disposable, Infectious disease, devices and disposable, orthopedics devices and disposable, geriatrics devices and, disposable, Geriatrics devices and disposable, Neonatal and Pediatrics related devices, and disposable, Cosmetics related devices and disposable, Adverse drug reaction, reporting system related devices and disposable and Drug quality reporting system, related devices and disposable. Conclusion: The Community Pharmacy Medical and, Medication Devices and Disposable policy is a new and updated initiative that is part, of the community pharmaceutical care services. The policy supports the diagnosis,, management and monitoring of therapeutic plans. It also supports patient care and, improves patient quality of life. Therefore, the Medical and Medication Devices or, disposable policy is highly recommended for the Community pharmacy practice in, Saudi Arabia.
Community Pharmacy Policy and Procedures: Health Insurance System
(Gulf Index Electronic Publisher, 2024-12) Alomi, Yousef Ahmed; Alghamdi, Ghorm Allah Abdullah; Almasoudi, Abeer Hussin; Alharbi, Ahmed Awadh Sair; Alzahrani, Mousa Abdullah
Objectives: This study aims to delve into the unique aspects and significance of the, Health Insurance policy in community pharmacy practice in Saudi Arabia. This novel, initiative will significantly impact and enhance pharmaceutical care activities, promising, a positive transformation in the field. Methods: A meticulous narrative review of the, community pharmacy policy of Health Insurance was conducted. Extensive literature, searches were performed in reputable databases, including PubMed, Medline, and, Google Scholar, covering specific Health Insurance policies and procedures in pharmacy, practice from the 1960s until October 2024. The search was conducted in English, and included a narrative review, systemic review, Meta-analysis, and guidelines. All, hospital or community pharmacy services were included in the search term. National, and international guidelines for general health insurance in hospital practice were, also considered. The committee of pharmacy health insurance was formulated and, consisted of various expert members, including expert community pharmacists, clinical, pharmacists, and Health Insurance Services pharmacist specialists. The guidelines, of the policy draft by one member and the second member were reviewed and, corrected. The health insurance specialist did the third revision. The topic is pharmacy, health insurance policies and procedures. Results: The Community Pharmacy Health, Insurance policy is a comprehensive framework covering many aspects. It includes, Health Insurance for prescribed medication, over-the-counter medications, medical, devices, approved indications, drug formulary, and drug utilization. Additionally, it provides, health insurance services for tourists, ensuring broad coverage. Conclusion: The, community pharmacy health insurance policy is a new initiative in which services, are part of pharmaceutical care activities and performances. It is a new system to, control prescriptions with approved indications, keep all medications at an appropriate, cost, and calculate the cost of diseases and drug therapy. Besides, it provides tourists, with health insurance services. Therefore, the community pharmacy Health Insurance, policy is highly curtailed and recommended for implementation in ambulatory care, settings.
Community Pharmacy Policy and Procedures: Crises and Disaster Management
(Gulf Index Electronic Publisher, 2024-09) Alrayees, Meshari Mohammed; Alomi, Yousef Ahmed; Alghamdi, Ghorm Allah Abdullah; Almasoudi, Abeer Hussin; Maqboul, Yasser Ali Al; Alamri, Naif Saleh; Mughira, Ibrahim Ali Al
Objectives: To explore the Crises and Disaster Management Services policy in, Community pharmacy practice, a significant new initiative in Saudi Arabia that is, crucial for the advancement of the field. Methods: A comprehensive narrative, review of community pharmacy policy and procedures for the Crises and Disaster, Management Services system was conducted. The literature search spanned various, databases, including PubMed, Medline, and Google Scholar, and covered specific, Crises and Disaster Management and Services policies and procedures in Community, pharmacy practice. The search period is from the 1960s until October 2021, ensuring, a thorough review of the available literature. The term is in English and includes, narrative review, systemic review, Meta-analysis, and guidelines. All hospital or, community Community pharmacy services are included in a search term. The national, and international guidelines of general crises and disaster management services are, in the hospital practice. The Community Pharmacy Crises and Disaster Management, and Services Committee formulated and consisted of various expert members. That, includes clinical pharmacists, drug information pharmacists, and clinical Crises and, Disaster Management and Services specialists. The guidelines of the policy draft, by one member and the second member were reviewed and corrected. The third, revision was by the Crises and Disaster Management and Services specialist. The, topic emphasizes the competency of Community Pharmacy Crises and Disaster, Management and Services policy and procedures. Results: The competency of, the Community Pharmacy Crises and Disaster Management and Services policy, consisted of various items. It had a Crises and Disaster Management Services, committee, a general concept of Crises and Disaster Management, the content of the, pharmaceutical care Crises and Disaster Management, which refers to the specific, care and services provided by pharmacists during a crisis or disaster, planning of Crises, and Disaster Management, implementation of Crises and Disaster Management,, Execution of Crises and Disaster Management, training and education of Crises and, Disaster Management, and exercise and testing for Crises and Disaster Management., Conclusion: The Community Pharmacy Crises and Disaster Management Services, policy is a new initiative that has the potential to significantly impact patient care and, safety in community practice. The competency of Crises and Disaster Management, Services is required to meet any pandemic emergency for community pharmacy or, public health, save patient lives, and avoid unnecessary costs. Therefore, the Crises, and Disaster Management Services policy and processes are highly suggested for the, Community pharmacy model in Saudi Arabia.
Community Pharmacy Policy and Procedures: Pharmacoeconomics Services
(Gulf Index Electronic Publisher, 2024-12) Alomi, Yousef Ahmed; Almasoudi, Abeer Hussin; Aareji, Hussain Mohammed Ibrahim; Alotaibi, Amal; Almuhayya, Hussain Fahad; Albalawi, Tarrig Ruwai
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.
Community Pharmacy Policy and Procedures: Accounting and Finance System
(Gulf Index Electronic Publisher, 2024-12) Alomi, Yousef Ahmed; Almasoudi, Abeer Hussin; Maqboul, Yasser Ali Al; Alamr, Naif Saleh
Objectives: This paper is dedicated to shedding light on the pivotal role of the Accounting, and Finance policy in community pharmacy practice, a significant and transformative, initiative in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A narrative review of pharmacy Accounting and, Finance policy and procedures in community pharmacy were conducted. The process, involved thorough literature searches in databases such as PubMed, Medline and, Google Scholar, covering specific Accounting and Finance policies and procedures, in pharmacy practice from the 1960s to October 2021. The search was conducted, in English and included narrative reviews, systemic reviews, Meta-analyses and, guidelines. All community pharmacy services were encompassed in the search term,, along with local and international guidelines of general accounting and Finance in, hospital practice. The pharmacy Accounting and Finance committee was meticulously, formulated, comprising various expert members including community pharmacists,, clinical pharmacists and clinical Accounting and Finance specialists. The policy draft, was prepared by one member, reviewed and corrected by the second member and, then revised by an accounting and finance specialist. The focus of the research was on, the community Pharmacy Accounting and Finance policy and procedures. Results: The, community Pharmacy Accounting and Finance policy and procedures comprise, various items. These include the accounting cycle, financial position statements,, income statements, cash flow statements, managerial accounting, feasibility analysis,, pharmacy medication and goods pricing and Accounting and Finance software and, applications. Conclusion: The community pharmacy Accounting and Finance policy is, a new initiative that promises to significantly enhance the community’s pharmaceutical, care performance. The policy and procedures of Accounting and Finance in community, practice, which include continuously developing position statements and budgeting,, exploring income and expenses of medication and goods and controlling inventory, management, are designed to optimize financial management and decision-making., Therefore, the community pharmacy policy and procedures of Accounting and Finance, are not just crucial, but also promising for adhering to national and international, guidelines for local and vast expansion of global investment.
Community Pharmacy Policy and Procedures: Cosmetics Services
(Gulf Index Electronic Publisher, 2024-09) Alomi, Yousef Ahmed; Almasoudi, Abeer Hussin; Bahdailah, Amani Abdullah; Albalawi, Khalid Abdullah; Alsenani, Ahood Musleh
Objectives: To explore the Cosmetics policy in Community pharmacy practice as, a new initiative in Saudi Arabia. Methods: It was a narrative review of Community, pharmacy policy and the procedures of the Cosmetics system. Litterateur searched, from various databases, including PubMed, Medline, and Google Scholar, about, specific Cosmoticspolicies and procedures in Community 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 hospital or, community Community pharmacy services are included in a search term. Besides, the, national and international guidelines of general hospital practice are also included. The, committee of Community Pharmacy Cosmetics formulated and consisted of various, expert members. That includes clinical pharmacists, drug information pharmacists,, and clinical Cosmetics specialists. The guidelines of the policy draft by one member, and the second member were reviewed and corrected. The cosmetics specialist did, the third revision. The topic emphasizes the competency of Community pharmacy, Cosmetics policy and procedures. Results: The Community Pharmacy Cosmetics, policy consisted of various items. That has included the Cosmetics committee,, pharmacist responsible for Cosmetics, setup up strategic and annual plans for, community Cosmetics services, assessments of Cosmetics, conducting of education, and training courses, Cosmetics errors reporting system, Cosmetics adverse drug, reaction reporting system, community pharmacy and set up quality management and, key performance indicators with emphasis on the skin care, oral care, body care,, Sun care, hair care, perfumes, and decorative cosmetics products. Conclusion: The, Community Pharmacy Cosmetics policy is a new and updated initiative for service and, patient care by community pharmaceutical care activities. The Cosmetics policy covers, body, skin, hair, oral, and perfume products with medical or non-medical indications, in the era of pharmacist involvement and care. It provides pharmacists with skills, in Cosmetics care practice and chemotherapy services for pediatrics, adults, and, elderly patients. Therefore, the cosmetics services policy and procedures are highly, recommended for community pharmacy services in Saudi Arabia.
Community Pharmacy Policy and Procedures: The Inventory Management System
(Gulf Index Electronic Publisher, 2024-03) Alomi, Yousef Ahmed; Almasoudi, Abeer Hussin; Alharbi, Sultan Suliman; Abushomi, Hamidah Qasim; Alkordi, Mohammed Lafi
Objectives: This research, which focuses on the Inventory Management policy in, community pharmacy practice, particularly as a new and significant initiative in Saudi, Arabia, is of paramount importance. It aims to inform and raise awareness about the, crucial role of inventory management in community pharmacy practice. Methods: This, was a comprehensive narrative review of the community pharmacy Inventory, management policy. The research involved thorough and extensive literature searches, in databases such as PubMed, Medline, and Google Scholar, covering specific, Inventory management policies and procedures in pharmacy practice. The search, period spanned from the 1960s until October 2024, and the terms used were in, English and included narrative review, systemic review, meta-analysis, and guidelines., All hospital or community pharmacy services and national and international guidelines, for general inventory management in hospital practice were included in the search, term. The pharmacy inventory management committee was formulated and consisted, of various expert members, including community pharmacists, clinical pharmacist, pharmacists, and Inventory management pharmacist specialists. The guidelines, of the policy draft by one member and the second member were reviewed and, corrected. The inventory management specialist did the third revision. The topic is, Pharmacy Inventory Management Policy and Procedures. Results: The Community, Pharmacy Inventory management policy consisted of various items. That has included, preparing a medication budget and Saudi formulary, short expiration medication, system, pharmacy inventory management, financial planning, the risk management, system of inventory management systems, fast-moving items, slow-moving items,, prescription medication, over-the-counter medications, medication devices, and, cosmetics products. Conclusion: The community pharmacy inventory management, policy is not just a new initiative but a practical and crucial administrative service, that ensures the availability of medication and devices for patients. Its practicality, reassures pharmacists and patients about its successful implementation, promising a, more efficient and patient-centric pharmacy practice in Saudi Arabia.
Advance knowledge of Physician about Total Parenteral Nutrition in Saudi Arabia
(Gulf Index Electronic Publisher, 2023-06) Alomi, Yousef Ahmed; Alashban, Riyadh M; Alanazi, Anwar Ghudair; Alshehri, Abdulmajeed Ali
Objectives: To explore the physician’s advanced knowledge about Total Parenteral Nutrition in Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: It analyzes a cross-sectional survey that discussed the physician’s basic knowledge of some items for Total Parenteral Nutrition services (TPNs) in Saudi Arabian. The survey consisted of respondents’ demographic information about Physician knowledge of Total Parenteral Nutrition services (TPNs) calculations. Besides, the physician’s understanding of Total Parenteral Nutrition services (TPNs) adjusts based on diseases, Physician knowledge of Total Parenteral Nutrition services (TPNs) components for various populations. The 5-point Likert response scale system was used with closed-ended questions. The survey was validated through the revision of expert reviewers and pilot testing. Besides, various tests of the reliability of McDonald’s ?, Cronbach alpha, Gutmann’s ?2, and Gutmann’s ?6 were done with the study. Furthermore, the data analysis of the Pharmacist practice of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) medications is done through the survey monkey system. Besides, the Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS), Jeffery’s Amazing Statistics Program (JASP), and Microsoft Excel sheet version 16. Results: A total number of 409 physicians responded to the questionnaire. Of them, almost onehalf responded from the Northern region (186 (45.48%)), and one Quarter responded from the central area (106 (25.92%)), with statistically significant differences between the provinces (p=0.000). Females responded more than males (268 (65.53%)) versus 141 (34.47%)), with statistically significant differences between all levels (p=0.001). Most of the responders were in the age group of 36-45 years (198 (48.41%)) and 46-55 years (109 (26.65%)), with statistically significant differences between all age groups (p=0.000). Almost one-half of responders, 176 (43.03%), worked at an organization that had Parenteral Nutrition services (TPNs) services, with only 86 (21.03%) had been ever requested any Parenteral Nutrition services (TPNs) with statistically significant differences between all answers (p=0.000). The average score of knowledge calculation of Total Parenteral Nutrition services components was (3.41). The element “Total daily requirement of the protein” obtained the highest score (3.81). The aspect “Total daily requirement of the electrolytes” was (3.77). The average score of knowledge the Total Parental Nutrition services (TPNs) adjust with various diseases was (3.70). The element “Hepatic Failure” obtained the highest score (4.30). The aspect “Renal failure” was (4.22). Conclusion: The advanced knowledge of physicians about parenteral nutrition calculations or adjusting parenteral nutrition based on the current disease was inadequate. Therefore, targeting undergraduates and postgraduate education and training is highly in the medical care.
Accounting and Financial in Pharmacy Practice: Quality Perspective
(Gulf Index Electronic Publisher, 2023-06) Alomi, Yousef Ahmed; Aljumah, Ghadeer Zayed; Alohlie, Nasser Rashid; Alamri, Naif Saleh; Alashban, Riyadh M; Almadany Maha Hussein; Almasoudi, Abeer Hussin; AlHamdan, Basmah Suliman; Alanazi, Ghudair Tashan; Aareji, Hussain Mohammed Ibrahim
Objectives: To explore the accounting system quality management policy and procedures in pharmacy practice as a new initiative in Saudi Arabia. Methods: It was a narrative review of accounting system quality management policy and procedures in pharmacy practice. Litterateur searched various databases, including PubMed, Medline, and Google Scholar. The search period is from the 1960s until 15 October 2023. The term is in full-text English and includes Case Reports, Classical Articles, Clinical Conferences, Clinical Studies, Clinical Trials, Evaluation Studies, Government Publications, Guideline, Meta-Analysis, Observational Studies, Practice Guidelines, Randomized Controlled Trials, Reviews, Systematic Reviews, with Humans subject. All hospital or community pharmacy services are included in a search term. Besides, the National and international guidelines of general infection control in hospital practice. The committee of pharmacy accounting policy and procedures formulated and consisted of various expert members. That includes clinical pharmacists, accountant specialists, and financial experts. The guidelines of the policy draft by one member by the second member were reviewed and corrected. The third revision was by the accountant specialist. The topic emphasizes accounting system quality management of the Pharmacy policy. Results: The quality management of accounting system policy and procedures in pharmacy practice has consisted of accounting auditing and financial performance indicators. The review declares accounting system quality indicators and financial indicators. Besides, the techniques of conducting quality management systems for accounting programs in pharmacy practice. Conclusion: The quality management of accounting system policy and procedures in pharmacy practice demands keeping inventory products at an appropriate level, with cost control. Besides, monitor financial indicators and adhere to an accounting auditing system. Thus, quality management of accounting system policy and procedures is highly recommended for pharmacy career professionals worldwide.
Accounting and Financial in Pharmacy Practice: Managerial Accounting
(Gulf Index Electronic Publisher, 2023-06) Alomi, Yousef Ahmed; Aljumah, Ghadeer Zayed; Alohlie, Nasser Rashid; Alamri, Naif Saleh; Almadany, Maha Hussein; Almasoudi, Abeer Hussin; Alashban, Riyadh M
Objectives: To explore the managerial accounting policy and procedures in pharmacy practice as a new initiative in Saudi Arabia. Methods: It was a narrative review of the pharmacy practice’s managerial accounting policy and procedures. Litterateur searched various databases, including PubMed, Medline, and Google Scholar. The search period is from the 1960s until 15 October 2023. The term is in full-text English and includes Case Reports, Classical Articles, Clinical Conferences, Clinical Studies, Clinical Trials, Evaluation Studies, Government Publications, Guidelines, Meta-Analysis, Observational Studies, Practice Guidelines, Randomized Controlled Trials, Reviews, Systematic Reviews, with Humans subject. All hospital or community pharmacy services are included in a search term. Besides, the National and international guidelines of general infection control in hospital practice. The committee of pharmacy accounting policy and procedures formulated and consisted of various expert members. That includes clinical pharmacists, accountant specialists, and financial experts. The guidelines of the policy draft by one member by the second member were reviewed and corrected. The third revision was by the accountant specialist. The topic emphasizes managerial accounting of the Pharmacy policy. Results: The managerial accounting policy and procedures in pharmacy practice calculate the costs of products sold, working fees, labor costs, and other costs related to running a pharmacy. Managerial accounting in pharmacy practice can analyze the prices of various products and services, track sales revenue and profit margins, and improve pharmacy operations’ efficiency, effectiveness, and profitability. The steps of cost calculation policy and procedures were illustrated in the review. Conclusion: The managerial accounting policy and procedures in pharmacy practice is a new pharmacy management initiative. The managerial accounting policy and procedures in pharmacy practice can help pharmacy managers and administrators make effective financial decisions and plan pharmacy budgets and product pricing. Therefore, pharmacy career professionals in Saudi Arabia must implement the administrative-accounting policy and procedures in pharmacy practice.

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