Avenzoar method for implementation of pharmaceutical care in community pharmacy

Introduction: The evolution of Pharmaceutical Care in Spain, the development of ICTs, e-pres­cribing projects, Bot Plus development and its integration with management programs of community pharmacies has allowed us to define a stratified and selective working methodology in Pharmaceutical Care.

Methodology: 1. Identification of the patient 2. Dispensation itself. 3. Definition of the pharmacotherapeutic profile of Pharmacy. 3.1. Therapeutic groups. 3.2. Therapeutic indications. 4. Defining target diseases. 4.1. Numerical relevance. 4.2. Therapeutic relevance. 5. Definition of potential pharmacotherapeutic monitoring of community pharmacy. 6. Selection of target patients. 7. Offering pharmacotherapeutic monitoring service.

Results and discussion: In the 4 participating pharmacies the pharmacotherapeutic profile was defined based on the treatment groups at level 1. From here, these pharmacies defined their respective target pathologies and potential patients who offer their services. On the basis of these results, pharmacies can establish their professional training. 

Conclusion: The Avenzoar methodology is based on the systematic recording of dispensations made ​​to patients. It sets the pharmacotherapeutic profile of patients.  It allows you to decide the level of involvement with each patient as previously defined criteria.  The Avenzoar methodology is compatible and complementary with any methodology of pharmacotherapeutic monitoring.