Ambulatory Pharmacy Services

These flashcards cover key terms and definitions relevant to the study of Ambulatory Pharmacy Services.

Ambulatory Care

All health-related services for patients who walk to seek their care.

Ambulatory Care Pharmacy (ACP)

Services that provide optimal pharmaceutical care outside of hospitalization for patients.

Good Dispensing Practice (GDP)

Ensures the right medicines of desired quality are delivered correctly to the right patient.

Medication Therapy Adherence Clinic (MTAC)

A clinical pharmacy service focusing on managing medications to improve patient outcomes.

Integrated Medication Dispensing System (SPUB)

A service that facilitates patients to obtain their medications through various accessible methods.

Compounding

The preparation of personalized medications based on validated recipes.

Extemporaneous Preparations

Compounded pharmaceutical formulations tailored for unique patient needs.

PATIENT COUNSELLING

Pharmacists provide guidance on medication use and adherence.

Value Added Services

Additional services to enhance patient experience, like appointment systems and medicine delivery.

Medicines by Post 1Malaysia (UMP1M)

A program that sends medications directly to patients' homes to ensure continuous supply.

Patient Adherence Issues

Factors affecting patients' ability to follow medication regimens correctly.

Challenges in Ambulatory Care

Barriers such as communication issues, waiting times, and medication errors in the pharmacy practice.