Pharmacists face challenges with hospital prescriptions

Pharmacists are encountering difficulties in dispensing dressings due to incomplete or unclear hospital prescriptions. This issue is affecting both the speed and accuracy of medication distribution in pharmacies.

USPO launches survey to address the problem

The Union of Pharmacists' Trade Unions (USPO) has initiated a survey to gather insights into the main issues with hospital prescriptions. The survey includes ten questions designed to identify common non-compliances and potential solutions.

Survey explores possible solutions

The survey asks pharmacists to consider various approaches to resolving prescription issues, such as contacting hospital services, communicating with independent nurses, seeking clarification from patients, or delaying dispensing until more information is available.

Survey also examines the consequences

The survey also looks into the effects of these prescription issues, including increased time spent, delays in dispensing, additional patient visits, and the potential for errors. These consequences impact both pharmacists and patients.

New guidelines aim to improve prescription quality

Recent updates to recommendations highlight ongoing concerns about the quality of hospital prescriptions for dressings. In June, a new edition of the ACLsanté guide emphasized the importance of clear prescriptions and listed the available dressings in pharmacies.

Efforts to standardize prescriptions continue

Despite these updated guidelines, the challenge remains in ensuring that hospital prescriptions are precise and secure for dispensing in community pharmacies. The USPO survey aims to contribute to improving this process.