Teaching And Experienced The Essentials Of Nonprescription Pharmacotherapy

In the modern age of technological and medical advancements such as organ transplants and robotic limbs, Americans have developed unrealistic expectations about prescription drugs. The false belief that the right pill in the right dosage can cure all has led to a national epidemic: over prescription. Since the 1970s, the average American’s expenditure on prescription drugs has doubled because not only are new treatments for almost every ailment now available, but they are also aggressively advertised on television, the internet, and social media. At the same time that the American population confronts health issues associated with rising age, obesity, and stress levels, prescription drugs promise a quick fix for everything from depression to acne to insomnia leading to a one pill fix all.

Understanding the multiple facets of the prescription drug industry including new drug creation, regulation and potential harmful effects, is needed to ease minds, remain competitive and implement change.

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In an article published by Consumer Reports in 2011, 660 physicians were questioned regarding “What Doctors Wish Their Patients Knew.” (Chesanow, 2014). The topic that gained first place in the list was concerning patient noncompliance to medication and treatment. (Chesanow, 2014). It is reported that about 50% of the medications are not taken as prescribed by clinicians (Brown & Bussell, 2011). As a matter of fact, the number of noncompliant patients have significantly risen to levels considered as an epidemic (Chesanow, 2014).

Medical professionals should further their understanding of addiction; therefore, the medical professional can help further a patient’s knowledge on how serious prescription drugs can be.

Overall, the analysis found that 37% of physicians said they sometimes or often agreed to prescribe a brand-name drug at their patients’ request.” Consumers rarely think to give their doctor permission not to prescribe them a drug. The emotional connection and sense of urgency created by advertisements can make patients develop a sense of dependency on the product before even trying it.

DuPont (2005) reports, "During the past decade, there has been a significant increase in the use of prescription medicines for an increasing number of indications. Participating fully in this trend has been the use of medicines to treat psychiatric disorders and the widespread use of narcotic analgesics to treat outpatients for the first time in a century." Errors in prescribing and over medicating has struck a wide spread controversy. Nonmedical use or use by someone who had not seen a physician to get a proper prescription is of a higher concern (DuPont, 2005).

When it comes to prescriptions, people ask: what are prescription drugs? Who benefits from prescription drugs and why are prescription drugs important to society? Throughout a person’s entire life, prescription drugs absorb the body and whether the issue is for headaches, cramps, or sickness, prescriptions is there to make a person feel better. Moreover, different types of prescription drugs treat different types of illnesses or reduce the symptoms. However, people do better toughing it out than taking a prescribed drug. A person who has a cold and is taking a prescribed drug has a higher risk of a disease while another person who has a cold and is not taking a prescription drug does not. Due to the issues, prescription drugs need to reform

For a beginner student in a pharmacology course, I believe this a wonderful project to do. It makes us, the students, became more aware and compassionate towards the clients when it comes to prescribing medications. It is also allows us to experience things first hand that we would want to improve on in our

Prescription medication is one of the most common methods used to treat various physical and psychological ailments. As the pharmaceutical industry grows in the wake of successful pharmacological treatments, there is also growing concern regarding the overuse of medication. Evidence of overprescribing is supported by the increase of reported negative side effects associated with prolonged overuse of medication. In addition, overprescribing is also supported by the growing rate of deliberate medication misuse in the United States for purposes of abuse and profit. Similarly, the rise in funds allocated for direct-to-consumer and physician-focused advertising reinforce the perception

OTC course was a course designed to allow students to experience how a pharmacist in a community pharmacy like a Walgreens pharmacy would gather information and counsel patients on over the counter medications (OTC), i.e., nonprescription medications. In fact, the purpose of this course was to provide us with a fundamental understanding of community pharmacy practice and to foster a sense of community involvement through service learning. In my opinion, through this course we have developed the foundation we need to provide patient care, companionship, medication-related services and screening for medical problems. Importantly, the Spring OTC class was presented by a group of

Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) marketing of prescription drugs in America has been debatable. DTC marketing has its benefits and disadvantages. There has been much discussion with DTC marketing over the role of consumers in medical decision making, the appropriateness of consumers engaging in self-diagnosis, and the ethics of an industry promoting potentially harmful drugs. Drug marketing and federal policy governing drug marketing have both responded to and reinforced changes in the consumer's role in health care and in the doctor patient relationship over time. A benefit of direct marketing of prescription drugs is that patients have a direct route of being informed instead of having to visit the doctors and have a third party involved. DTC allows

Prescriptions, prescriptions,prescriptions. What are prescription drugs? Who uses prescription drugs? And why are prescription drugs important to society? Throughout a person’s entire life, prescription drugs are consumed. Whether the issue is for headaches, cramps, or sickness, prescriptions are there to make a person feel better. Moreover, different types of prescription drugs are used to treat different types of illnesses or reduce the symptoms. However, people do better toughing it out than taking a prescribed drug. A person who has a cold and is taking a prescribed drug has a higher risk of a disease while another person who has a cold and is not taking a prescription drug doesn’t. Due to the issues, prescription drugs need to reform or

I am also an individual with unique pharmacy experience. I have assisted the pharmacist in creating patient assessments forms for the prescribing of Naloxone, Nicotine replacement therapies, and hormonal contraceptives as a result of the passage of SB 493 allowing expanded roles for pharmacists. In addition, I have also observed a Comprehensive Medication Review (CMR) on an elderly patient, evaluated pharmacy accreditation policy, and trained customers and employees on Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies

Many patients use over-the-counter medication in order to improve their health and reduce any potential risks. There are many reasons why over-the-counter medications are essential to the public. Such reasons include the accessibility, cost, and the overall effects that the medication provides. However, anyone can buy these medications which leads to the improper use and management that could happen. This lack of understanding could potentially harm the patient and also increase the chances of hospitalization if there is a severe problem. What can be done to avoid these type of situations is by talking to the pharmacist or pharmacy student under supervision. These healthcare professionals are able to give the community a better sense of the over-the-counter medication by counseling on the purpose of the medication, way of administration, and the unwanted side effects. Through education and communication, pharmacists can improve the wellbeing of their patients.