THE IMPORTANCE OF THE PHARMACIST IN DISPENSING CONTROLLED MEDICINES TO THE ELDERLY IN COMMERCIAL PHARMACY

Abstract

The article aims to show the importance of the pharmacist in dispensing controlled medications in commercial pharmacy, addressing a history of the elderly who have their weaknesses in relation to the use of their medications and the pharmacist shows their true importance in dispensing, and provide all necessary pharmaceutical attention. When we talk about the elderly, it is worth remembering that they have many difficulties and certain limitations when using medications, often elderly people who have vision problems and difficulties in reading. The elderly need careful attention so that they do not self-medicate so as not to put their health at risk. The pharmaceutical professional, through his guidance and all his care, is prepared to deal with certain situations, giving full support at the time of his care. is providing the pharmaceutical care that the elderly need, having patience, care, respect and love in what he does, so that the elderly are correctly guided so that they do not use their medications incorrectly and also do not interrupt them without medical advice of your medications. The pharmacist inside the commercial pharmacy is there to guide and answer all the elderly people's doubts when dispensing their controlled medications.