Community Pharmacy Practice In Malaysia

Author/Editor: Chua Siew Siang, Mary Lee Hong Gee, Hoe See Leei, PT Thomas

Publisher: UM Press

ISBN: 9789831008362

Weight: 200

Pages: 205

Year: 2015

Price: RM48

Community pharmacies are usually the rst port of call for minor ailments and hence, community pharmacists have a unique opportunity through direct contact with the general public to serve the needs of the consumer and consequently uphold the image of the pharmacy profession. Therefore, this book will serve as a resource for undergraduate pharmacy students in Malaysia to understand the essential roles and practice of a community pharmacist. For pharmacists who intend to venture into community pharmacy practice or already in practice, this book will also be a valuable guide in responding to the various minor ailments commonly presented by patients/customers in a community setting and the approaches that can be taken to resolve these ailments.

This book, for easy reference, is divided into 10 chapters. The first two chapters discuss the setting up of a community pharmacy in Malaysia and the roles of a community pharmacist, with focus on the dilemma faced by this group of professionals. Chapter 3 emphasizes the systematic approach in responding to symptoms presented in a community pharmacy which leads to informed decisions and recommendations. Chapter 4 explains the various screening tests which may be conducted by a community pharmacist. Chapters 5 to 9 comprise of common minor health problems presented at community pharmacies with appropriate management and also conditions which signal the need for referral to a medical practitioner. These chapters are separated based on different body systems. Chapter 10 includes information on vitamins and minerals since these health supplements are available in community pharmacies and hence, the pharmacists should serve as a reliable source of information.