TÌNH HÌNH KHÔNG DUY TRÌ TIÊU CHUẨN THỰC HÀNH TỐT CƠ SỞ BÁN LẺ THUỐC TẠI NHÀ THUỐC, QUẦY THUỐC TRÊN ĐỊA BÀN TỈNH VĨNH LONG GIAI ĐOẠN 2021-2022

Abstract

Backgroud: Currently, drug retailers in Vinh Long province have achieved good pharmacy practices, however, there are still some limitations in maintaining professional practice. Objectives: This study aims to determine the percentage of pharmacies and drugstores that do not maintain the standards of good pharmacy practices meeting good pharmacy practices in drug retailers in Vinh

Long province in the period 6/2021-9/2022. Materials and methods: Cross-sectional study from 384 randomized drug retailers achieved good pharmacy practices in Vinh Long province. Result:

69.14% of pharmacies and 97.69% of drugstores have not instructed staff on regulations and professional knowledge; 95.06% of pharmacies and 98.02% of drugstores do not have their own consulting areas; 43.21% of pharmacies and 27.72% of drugstores are not equipped with appropriate tools and retail packaging; 75.31% of pharmacies and 63.37% of drugstores have employees who do not apply and fully follow the procedures; 50.62% of pharmacies and 44.22% of drugstores have not kept records of drug suppliers; 41.98% of pharmacies and 20.46% of drugstores do not store valid purchase invoices; 44.44% of pharmacies and 22.11% of drugstore staff do not understand the prescription regulations and how to look up the drug list; 67.90% of pharmacies and 57.10% of drugstores have not conducted periodic and irregular drug quality control. Other criteria have a low rate of not properly performing professional activities. Conclusion: After achieving good pharmacy practices, the percentage of drug retailers that do not maintain good pharmacy practices of drug retailers is very high.