The Role of Pharmaceutical Compounding in Promoting Medication Adherence

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2022

Authors

Carvalho, M (Author) Other; Almeida, IF (Author) FFUP

Journal

Title: Pharmaceuticals

Vol. 15

Final page: 1091

ISSN: 1424-8247

Publisher: MDPI

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 20 Citations

Scopus - 21 Citations

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00X-4SE

DOI: 10.3390/ph15091091

Abstract (EN): Pharmaceutical compounding is an important component of pharmacy practice despite its low prevalence. Several therapeutic needs can be met by a compounded medicine such as dosing adjusted for pediatric patients, special drug combinations, medicines for patients allergic to a given excipient, and medicines for orphan drugs not provided by the pharmaceutical industry. Examples of such applications are provided in this review. Adherence to medication is a critical public health issue as nonadherence to pharmacotherapy has been associated with adverse outcomes and higher costs of patient care. Adherence to therapy represents a key factor in the reduction in morbidity and mortality and optimization of the use of financial resources. The role of pharmaceutical compounding in promoting medication adherence is underexploited. The customization might represent a positive reinforcement of the initiation of the treatment, while implementation and persistence might also be favored in a pharmacy setting. However, studies addressing the influence of compounding in adherence promotion are lacking in the literature. The results of such studies could support health policies including proper regulatory framework, pharmacist training, and information to health care practitioners.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 13