Community pharmacy : an international comparison

Contents
Preface
	Expectations of Community Pharmacies as  a Key Station of Community Care
		The Current Socio-Medical State of Japan
		The Importance of Reformation of Community Care
		The Highlight to Community Pharmacies
	References
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1
Community Pharmacy in Japan
	Introduction
	Medication Review
	Home Visiting Service by Pharmacists
		Immunization
		Smoking Cessation
		Diabetes
		Hypertension
		Point-Of-Care Testing (POCT)
	Other Services
		Prescriptions with Clinical Test Results
		The Family Pharmacist and Pharmacy Policy
	References
Chapter 2
Community Pharmacy in United States
	Introduction
	Point-or-Care Testing
	Immunization
	Diabetes
	Hypertension
	Smoking Cessation
	Medication Review
	Home Medicines Review
	References
Chapter 3
Community Pharmacy in Canada
	Introduction
	Medication Reviews and Home  Medication Reviews
	Injections
	Smoking Cessation
	Diabetes
	Hypertension
	Point of Care and Laboratory Testing
	Common Ambulatory Conditions (aka “Minor Ailments”)
	Prescribing
	Remuneration for Clinical Services
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 4
Community Pharmacy in Australia
	Introduction
	Dispensing Prescription Medicines:  Clinical Interventions
	Medication Management Review
	Dose Administration Aids
	Non-Prescription Medicines and Management  of Minor Illnesses
	Selected Other Professional Services
		Smoking Cessation
		Diabetes Monitoring
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 5
Community Pharmacy in England
	Introduction
	Medication Review
	Medicine Use Reviews
	Prescription Intervention MUR
	Home Medication Review
	New Medicines Service
	Immunisations
	Smoking Cessation
	Diabetes
	Hypertension
	Point-of-Care Testing
	Others (Alcohol, Weight, Prescriber etc.)
		Brief Alcohol Interventions
		Health Checks
		Pharmacist Prescribing
	The Future
	References
Summary: Role of Community Pharmacy Across Five Countries
	Japan
	USA
	Canada
	Australia
	England
Appendix – Special Message:  Community Pharmacy Practice  in Five Countries
	References
Contributors
Index
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