J Am Pharm Assoc (2003). 2021 Sep-Oct;61(5):e45-e47. doi: 10.1016/j.japh.2021.04.015. Epub 2021 Apr 24.
An intersection of the pharmacy profession and public health is the role of the specialty pharmacist. The specialty pharmacist is in a unique position to prevent unnecessary financial burden on the health care system by preventing community-acquired needlestick injuries through patient education regarding the proper disposal of sharps. Many specialty medications are injectable agents with varying injection frequencies ranging from multiple injections per day to 1 dose per year. Programs should be implemented at specialty pharmacies to fill this patient education gap. This distinct service to patients and the profession will continue to grow alongside the niche of specialty pharmacy.
药剂师职业与公共卫生的交叉点是专业药剂师的角色。通过向患者进行有关锐器适当处理的教育，专业药剂师可以防止社区获得性针刺伤，从而为医疗保健系统节省不必要的经济负担。许多专科药物是可注射药物，注射频率各不相同，从每天多次注射到每年 1 次。应在专科药房实施计划，以填补这一患者教育空白。这种对患者和专业人士的独特服务将随着专科药房的发展而不断壮大。
