The New Role of the Pharmacist in the GHS Environment

Public discussion about pharmacies focuses on opening hours, but the pharmacist's essential role in the GHS (General Healthcare System) is critical. With over 500 pharmacies in the system, the pharmacist is a readily accessible healthcare professional.

The patient-pharmacist relationship is based on trust. The pharmacist is not just a distributor but a healthcare professional ensuring proper medication use and treatment monitoring. In the GHS, patients should have the option to choose their pharmacist.

Compliance with medication is important. The pharmacist can help patients understand and follow their treatment.

During the pandemic, pharmacists proved their value on the front lines. The government should strengthen their role in prevention and polypharmacy management.

Instead of 24-hour pharmacy-stores, we need pharmacists with roles and responsibilities. The pharmacy should be a primary healthcare unit, providing advice and monitoring.

The pharmacist is a link between doctor and patient. The state must invest in their role and integrate them into the GHS design.

Modernizing pharmaceutical care lies in providing quality healthcare services.

Supporting the pharmacy and the pharmacist is an investment in public health.