Public policies and the attributions of pharmaceutical services in the face of health challenges

Abstract

Introduction: Public policies are essential for pharmaceutical services to fulfill their role of ensuring access to medicines and promoting their proper use, with qualified professionals and regulations that guarantee the quality and availability of medicines. Objective: To analyze how public policies impact pharmaceutical services and their attributions in the face of the challenges faced by the health system, seeking to identify strategies to improve access to and rational use of medicines. Results: It was identified that the implementation of efficient public policies is crucial to promote the rational use and guarantee access to medicines. The importance of investing in the training of professionals, the improvement of the infrastructure of health units, and the implementation of efficient drug distribution systems were highlighted. The results of the study emphasize the importance of integrated and comprehensive public policies to address the challenges of pharmaceutical care in the context of health. Conclusion: Public policies should seek solutions to ensure the sustainability of the health system and the quality of pharmaceutical care, including investments in the training of professionals and improvements in infrastructure and distribution of medicines.

DOI:https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2023.007-007