About family pharmacy, pharmacist (health support pharmacy, authorized pharmacy)

In recent years, in a super-aging society, the number of people living at home has increased. Among them, problems such as cases where the same type of medicine is issued and leftovers of medicine have come to be seen. In addition, there are many cases of various diseases, and there are many types of medicines to be used. It is important to centrally and continuously grasp these drugs, to ensure that the effects of the drugs are properly demonstrated, and to prevent the occurrence of side effects. To reduce such cases, please use "family pharmacy / pharmacist".

1. By managing and continuously monitoring the status of the drugs being taken by patients, multiple drugs, duplicate medications, and interactions can be prevented even if you visit multiple Medical consultation fees. In addition, you can receive continuous confirmation of the side effects of the drug and the expected effects.
2. By cooperating with medical institutions, etc., we make inquiries and prescription proposals to prescription physicians as necessary, grasp the patient's condition even after dispensing, provide feedback to prescription physicians, manage residual drugs, and provide guidance on medication. I will do it. In addition, we cooperate with related organizations such as local nursing care facilities.
3. Even outside the opening hours, telephone consultations will be held 24 hours a day regarding the side effects of the medicine, mistakes in drinking, timing of taking, etc. In addition, as part of comprehensive community care, we will actively participate in home care for the management of residual drugs. Please contact each pharmacy for 24 hours (outside office hours) and at home.

A health support pharmacy is a pharmacy with basic functions of a family pharmacy that has health support functions such as over-the-counter medicines and health foods, as well as nursing care, diet and nutrition intake.
As a familiar presence that is easy to drop in with peace of mind, in cooperation with multiple occupations in the comprehensive community care system, as one of the counselors of local residents, raise the health awareness of local residents and contribute to extending healthy life expectancy To do.

Health support pharmacies can be searched on "Medical Information Net (outside site)".

The prefectural certification system was launched on August 1, 2021 for pharmacies that are deemed to have specific functions, with the aim of allowing patients to select a pharmacy that is suitable for themselves.
There are two types of certified pharmacies:

• Regional Cooperation Pharmacy: As a member of the comprehensive community care system, we support patients taking medication in the area where they are accustomed to providing information cooperation with medical institutions at the time of admission and discharge, and cooperating with the community in home medical care, etc. Pharmacies that support
• Specialized medical institution-linked pharmacies: Pharmacies that perform specialized pharmaceutical management in cooperation with specialized medical institutions that treat cancer, etc.

Kanagawa Prefecture is certified by the Kanagawa Health Medical Care Bureau Pharmaceutical Affairs Division. Please see the Kanagawa Prefectural Health Medical Care Bureau Pharmaceutical Affairs Division web page for a list of certified facilities and applications.