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Published Online, 12 July 2005, www.theannals.com, DOI 10.1345/aph.1E456.
 The Annals of Pharmacotherapy: Vol. 39, No. 9, pp. 1527-1533. DOI 10.1345/aph.1E456
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Pharmaceutical Care in Community Pharmacies: Practice and Research in Canada

Erika JM Jones

Research Assistant, College of Pharmacy, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Neil J MacKinnon, PhD

Director for Research and Associate Professor, College of Pharmacy, Dalhousie University

Ross T Tsuyuki, BSc (Pharm) PharmD MSc FCSHP FACC

Professor of Medicine (Cardiology), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Reprints: Dr. MacKinnon, College of Pharmacy, Dalhousie University, 5968 College St., Halifax B3H 3T5, NS, Canada, fax 902/494-1396, neil.mackinnon{at}dal.ca

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To discuss the provision of pharmaceutical care in community pharmacies in Canada including the following topics: organization and delivery of health services, health service policy, methods of payment, types of pharmacy services provided, types of cognitive pharmacy services, research in community pharmacy, and future plans for community pharmacy services.

DATA SYNTHESIS: The implementation of pharmaceutical care in Canadian community pharmacies continues to become more widespread. However, barriers to the provision of pharmaceutical care still exist, including the current shortage of pharmacists and lack of reimbursement systems for cognitive services. Evidence of the value of pharmaceutical care in Canadian community pharmacies has been supported by several pharmacy practice research projects. The pharmacist's role in patient care is expected to continue to expand.

CONCLUSIONS: Although Canadian pharmacists' capabilities are not yet universally recognized and applied to their full potential, there is reason to be optimistic about the future of pharmaceutical care in the community setting in Canada.

Key Words: Canada, community pharmacy services

Published Online, July 12, 2005. www.theannals.com, DOI 10.1345/aph.1E456


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