BACKGROUND Research into pharmacy students’ awareness of unused medications in terms of experience, knowledge, social and environmental issues, and how to effectively collect unused medications remains limited. METHODS In January 2022, an online survey was distributed to pharmacy students who are Korean National Association for Pharmaceutical Students members. The questionnaire comprised four sections: 1) experience; 2) knowledge and awareness; 3) awareness of social and environmental problems; and 4) opinions on promoting the proper disposal of unused medications. A total of 113 responses were obtained, of which 100 were valid. RESULTS Roughly two-thirds of the respondents revealed knowledge of the proper disposal of unused medications, but 60% of the respondents discarded unused medications in trash cans which is not a proper disposal method. Less than half of the respondents (42%) had opted to dispose of unused medications in pharmacies. All respondents answered that unused medications should be disposed at designated places, but 65% of respondents claimed they should be disposed separately by drug formulation. Only 62% of the respondents mentioned the possibility of drug abuse due to indiscriminate disposal of unused medications, indicating a slightly lower level of awareness in terms of environmental pollution (94%). CONCLUSION Although the changing policy for disposing of unused medication is a potential opportunity and motivation for pharmacists to expand their role, no systematic education exists for future pharmacists. Thus, creating an environment that can educate prospective pharmacists on the current issues and policies of pharmacist society is crucial.
목차
Abstract 서론 연구 방법 1. 연구 대상 및 설문 조사 방법 2. 설문지 개발 방법 3. 조사 변수 및 분석 방법 결과 1. 응답자의 특성 2. 의약품 폐기관련 경험 및 인식 3. 의약품 폐기방법에 대한 지식 및 인식 4. 폐의약품의 사회 환경적 문제에 관한 인식 5. 폐의약품의 올바른 수거를 도모하기 위한 생각 및 의견 6. 폐의약품 관련 교육 및 폐기 경험의 영향 고찰 결론 References <부록>
한국보건사회약료경영학회 [Korean Academy of Social & Managed Care Phemacy]
설립연도
2009
분야
의약학>약학
소개
본 학회는 비영리 학술단체로서 환자의 삶의 질 향상을 위한 약료(pharmaceutical care)가 보장될 수 있도록 약료경영약학(managed care pharmacy)을 발전시키는 데 궁극 목적을 두고 다음과 같은 활동을 전개하여 사회에 기여하며 회원 상호간의 친목을 도모한다.
간행물
간행물명
한국보건사회약료경영학회지 [Journal of Korean Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy]