Barat E, Pouant C, Soubieux A, Arrii M, Bardet JD, Chenailler C, Varin R. [Overview of the implementation of pharmaceutical interviews in pharmacies in France: Analysis of responses to a questionnaire].
Therapie 2024;
79:443-451. [PMID:
38158271 DOI:
10.1016/j.therap.2023.11.010]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the development of pharmaceutical interviews in pharmacies in France, in order to understand the organization implemented, any limitations and the expansion of eligible pathologies.
METHOD
A dematerialized questionnaire was designed and distributed between November 2022 and February 2023 to pharmacists and pharmacy students in France (mainland and overseas) via a link to a Google Form.
RESULTS
Ninety-four pharmacists from 8 different regions of France responded to the survey. The 94 responses showed that 56% of pharmacists practiced pharmaceutical interviews. Among pharmacists who practiced interviews, pharmacy owners practiced significantly more interviews than other statuses within the pharmacy (67% vs. 38% P=0.014). No other factor, such as dispensary size or geographical area of practice, had a significant impact on whether or not pharmaceutical interviews were carried out. These talks are often carried out at the patient's request, and 89% of them are accompanied by documents for the patient's attention. For pharmacists who do not carry out interviews, time, staffing and remuneration are the 3 main blocking factors found in both quantitative and verbatim variables. Whether or not pharmacists carry out pharmaceutical interviews, this activity received 87% approval from the 94 respondents, and 84% of them would like to include more chronic disease themes.
CONCLUSION
The survey shows that pharmacists approve of the pharmaceutical interviewing activity, but it also highlights obvious logistical obstacles linked to a lack of resources. Thus, even among pharmacists who carry out pharmaceutical interviews, this activity is still carried out relatively infrequently on a routine basis, and often by the incumbent pharmacist, who takes on the responsibility of carrying out this activity.
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