Pharmacy Practice in Infectious Diseases Trends and Challenges
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.48047/Keywords:
pharmacy practice, infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, antimicrobial stewardship, patient adherence, telepharmacy, pharmacogenomics, emerging technologies, multidisciplinary approach, future directionsAbstract
Pharmacy practice plays a pivotal role in the management of infectious diseases, addressing challenges such as antimicrobial resistance, access to essential medicines, patient adherence to therapy, and legal and regulatory hurdles. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the current landscape of pharmacy practice in infectious diseases, highlighting trends, challenges, and strategies for overcoming them. It examines the epidemiology of infectious diseases, the role of pharmacists in infectious disease management, emerging trends such as telepharmacy and pharmacogenomics, and challenges including antimicrobial
resistance and legal barriers. The paper also discusses future directions for pharmacy practice, including potential advancements, emerging technologies, and areas for further research and collaboration.
