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Social Pharmacy studies the societal role of medicines, focusing on factors affecting medicine use and promoting public health. It differs from Clinical Pharmacy, which emphasizes individual patient care, while Social Pharmacy addresses broader societal impacts. The scope includes medication adherence, health literacy, pharmaceutical policies, and public health promotion.

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Social Pharmacy studies the societal role of medicines, focusing on factors affecting medicine use and promoting public health. It differs from Clinical Pharmacy, which emphasizes individual patient care, while Social Pharmacy addresses broader societal impacts. The scope includes medication adherence, health literacy, pharmaceutical policies, and public health promotion.

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PSAP311: ASSIGNMENT 3

SORIANO, KIM NICOLE C.| BSPHARM 3Y2-2


1.​ Define Social Pharmacy and give its importance in Health.
-​ Social Pharmacy is the study of the role of medicines in society, focusing on the social,
psychological, economic, and behavioral aspects of medicine use. It examines how
cultural, social, and economic factors affect the way individuals and communities use
medicines. Social pharmacy helps improve medication adherence, promote rational use of
medicines, address health inequalities, and ensure that pharmaceutical services are
tailored to meet the needs of diverse populations. It supports public health by linking
medicine use to broader societal contexts.
2.​ Discuss the key difference between Clinical and Social Pharmacy.
-​ Clinical Pharmacy centers on optimizing individual patient care by ensuring the safe
and effective use of medicines, often in direct collaboration with other healthcare
providers. While social pharmacy focuses on the broader societal impact of medicines,
including policies, economics, behaviors, and public health interventions related to
medicine use across populations.
3.​ Discuss the scope of social pharmacy.
●​ Patient behavior and medication adherence studies
●​ Health literacy and communication
●​ Pharmaceutical policy and regulations
●​ Access to and affordability of medicines
●​ Cultural and societal influences on medicine use
●​ Public health promotion and disease prevention through rational drug use
4.​ Explain the levels of organization of the disciplines involved in Pharmaceutical Education.
●​ Basic Level
○​ Includes foundational sciences like biology, chemistry, and physiology.
●​ Professional Level
○​ Focuses on pharmacy-specific subjects like pharmacology, pharmaceutics,
medicinal chemistry, and pharmacotherapy.
●​ Social and Administrative Level
○​ Covers health policy, social pharmacy, pharmacy law, ethics, and management.
●​ Research and Innovation Level
○​ Emphasizes research skills, scientific inquiry, evidence-based practice, and
pharmaceutical innovation.
5.​ Give 2 examples of research involving social Pharmacy. Explain each.
●​ Study on Medication Adherence Among Hypertensive Patients
○​ Research could explore how socioeconomic status, education, and cultural beliefs
influence patients’ adherence to antihypertensive medications. Findings can
guide interventions to improve compliance and health outcomes.
●​ Investigation of Public Perceptions of Generic Medicines
○​ This research could assess how public attitudes and misconceptions about generic
drugs affect their acceptance and use. The study could help design educational
campaigns to promote cost-effective medicine use and increase confidence in
generics.
Reference:
●​ Kjellgren, K. I., & Ring, L. (2018). Social pharmacy: Theoretical and empirical perspectives.
Pharmacy (Basel), 6(3), 89. https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmacy6030089
●​ Anderson, S. (2007). Social pharmacy, pharmacy practice and the community pharmacist: A
historical perspective. Journal of Social and Administrative Pharmacy, 24(2), 3-10.
●​ World Health Organization. (2006). Developing pharmacy education: A focus on quality and
relevance. WHO Press.

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