It has been advised that pharmacists not display their licenses in establishments or leave them in the care of unauthorized individuals while working elsewhere.
The Pharmacy Council and the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) have warned members against the practice since they deem it inappropriate.
The President of the PSGH, Samuel Kow Donkor, stated that it was required by law that whenever classes "A" and "B" medicines—prescription only and pharmacist only—were requested, a pharmacist must be on hand to oversee its dispensation. This was stated at an induction ceremony for 625 newly qualified and registered pharmacists in Accra yesterday.
The PSGH and Pharmacy Council thus disapprove of pharmacists who work in absentia without making plans for substitute pharmacists to fill in.
"Digital health interventions in pharmaceutical care delivery: the role of the chemist" was the event's theme.
Obligation
According to Mr. Kow Donkor, the practice was transitioning from a more patient-centered to a product-focused posture at the time the new chemists were being hired.
“Pharmaceutical care is our obligation, and ultimately, we want to deliver the best of it to our clients or patients.
Always keep in mind that the patient is the primary beneficiary of your professional obligations, he advised, no matter what field you choose to practise in.
In order to stay current in a field and a world that are always changing, the president emphasized the need for them to increase their competence, knowledge, and skills, particularly in regards to new drugs, technologies, and equipment.
The oath of allegiance is being taken by the newly inducted members. Digitalisation
The Minister of Health, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, said in a speech read on his behalf that pharmacists needed to consider their important role in providing healthcare and make sure that it was in line with modern technological advances.
In order to ensure that the public may access government business without any barriers, he said, "The objective of the government is to ensure that all government business activities are digitalized."
In order to improve service delivery and make sure they are always relevant, Doris Fosu-Hemaa Addae-Afoakwa, the chairperson of the council's governing board, also advised them to incorporate technology into their practice.
respect for standards
Dr. Audu Rauf, the Pharmacy Council's Registrar, urged members to uphold the highest standards.
"COVID-19 has boosted the acceptance and development of digital health technologies by highlighting their significance."
"Digital health technologies have shown that they can improve healthcare access, efficiency, and quality, including cost reduction," he stated.
He believed that the digitalization of pharmacy practice would eventually lead to better patient outcomes by increasing access to pharmaceutical services and medical care, as well as the effectiveness and caliber of care delivery.
"We have launched an e-pharmacy platform to provide safe and effective policy guidelines and a regulatory framework to ensure adherence to quality standards," the source continued.
Kimberly Rosen, the mission director for the US Agency for International Development (USAID), asserted that a successful healthcare system is built on the pharmaceutical business.
He declared that USAID was dedicated to collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance the nation's healthcare program.
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