ANALYSIS OF THE ROLE OF PHARMACISTS IN PREVENTING MISUSE AND PROMOTING RATIONAL USE OF ORAL CORTICOSTEROIDS IN COMMUNITY PHARMACIES IN MEDAN CITY
ANALISIS PERAN APOTEKER DALAM PENCEGAHAN PENYALAHGUNAAN DAN PENINGKATAN PENGGUNAAN OBAT YANG RASIONAL TERHADAP OBAT KORTIKOSTEROID ORAL DI APOTEK KOMUNITAS KOTA MEDAN
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https://doi.org/10.51771/fj.v6i1.2025Keywords:
drug misuse, oral corticosteroids, patient education, pharmacists, rational drug useAbstract
Prevention of misuse and promotion of rational use of oral corticosteroids are important issues in pharmaceutical services at community pharmacies. Limited public knowledge regarding indications, side effects, and the risks of long-term use contributes to a high potential for misuse and various health problems. This study aimed to analyze the role of pharmacists in preventing misuse and promoting the rational use of oral corticosteroids in community pharmacies. This research employed a descriptive design with a quantitative approach through the distribution of questionnaires to pharmacist respondents. Data were analyzed descriptively to obtain information on pharmacists’ characteristics, level of knowledge regarding oral corticosteroids, counseling practices, dispensing practices, and strategies implemented to prevent misuse. The results showed that the majority of pharmacists were female, aged 30–35 years. The level of knowledge regarding oral corticosteroids was categorized as good (75%). Although 70% of pharmacists provided counseling, explanations regarding side effects (55%) and safe duration of use (35%) remained relatively low. In conclusion, pharmacists play a crucial role in promoting the rational use of oral corticosteroids through education, counseling, and monitoring of medication use.
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