ASSESSMENT OF COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS’ PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE SKILLS AND THE CURRENT STATE OF CORTICOSTEROID SALES AT RETAIL PHARMACIES USING THE CUSTOMER ROLE-PLAY METHOD IN CAN THO CITY IN 2023 - 2024
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Background: Widespread, uncontrolled sales of potent corticosteroid drugs are leading to misuse and serious health risks. High abuse rates in Vietnam demand urgent action through stricter rules and education. Objectives: This study aims to evaluate community pharmacists’ professional practice skills and related factors, as well as to assess the current state of corticosteroid sales at retail pharmacies. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted at GPP-compliant retail pharmacies in Can Tho city during 2023-2024, using the customer role-play method. Results: Among the dispensed corticosteroid-containing drugs, Prednisolone 5mg represented the largest share (45.9%). The professional practice skills of community pharmacists still have many limitations; nearly all community pharmacists offer very limited advice or information to customers. Conclusion: Community pharmacists demonstrate limited professional practice skills, and the abuse of corticosteroids in retail pharmacies is prevalent.
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Corticosteroid, professional practice skills, medication containing corticosteroids
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