Written by PTB Reports, 2024, 10, 2, 54-58.
DOI: 10.5530/PTB.2024.10.9
Published: December 2024
Type: Review Article
Authors: Yousef Ahmed Alomi*, Abeer Hussin Almasoudi, Saad Abdullah Alharbi, Talal Saad Alharbi, Hanan Rizqallah Alharbi, Ahmad Jamal Ghabban, Rakan Ibrahim Alsuqub
Author(s) affiliations:
Yousef Ahmed Alomi*, BSc. Pharm, MSc. Clin Pharm, BCPS, BCNSP, DiBA, CDE, Critical Care Clinical Pharmacists, TPN Clinical Pharmacist, Freelancer Business Planner, Content Editor and Data Analyst, Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA.
Abeer Hussin Almasoudi, BSc. Pharm, BCPS., Director, Organizational Excellence, Ministry of Health Branch, Tabuk, SAUDI ARABIA.
Saad Abdullah Alharbi, MD Preventive Medicine, Tabuk Health Cluster, Tabuk, SAUDI ARABIA.
Talal Saad Alharbi, MD Preventive Medicine, Tabuk Health Cluster, Tabuk, SAUDI ARABIA.
Hanan Rizqallah Alharbi, MD Preventive Medicine, Tabuk Health Cluster, Tabuk, SAUDI ARABIA.
Ahmad Jamal Ghabban, MD Preventive Medicine, Tabuk Health Cluster, Tabuk, SAUDI ARABIA.
Rakan Ibrahim Alsuqub, MD Preventive Medicine Department, Tabuk Health Cluster, Tabuk, SAUDI ARABIA.
Abstract
Objectives: This study aims to highlight the unique and crucial role of the Immunization Services policy in Community pharmacy practice, a significant new initiative in Saudi Arabia. Methods: This study conducted a comprehensive narrative review of Community pharmacy policy and the procedures of the Immunization Services system. The search process involved thorough literature searches in databases such as PubMed, Medline, and Google Scholar, covering specific Immunization Services policies and procedures in Community pharmacy practice from the 1960s until October 2021. The search was conducted in English and included a narrative review, systematic review, meta-analysis, and guidelines. All hospital or community pharmacy services and the national and international policies of general immunization services in hospital practice were included in the search term. The Community Pharmacy Immunization Services Committee was formulated and consisted of various expert members, including clinical pharmacists, drug information pharmacists, and clinical Immunization Services specialists. The guidelines of the policy draft by one member and the second member were reviewed and corrected. The third revision, a crucial step in the policy development process, was carried out by the Immunization Services specialist, who ensured the accuracy and effectiveness of the policy. The topic emphasizes the Community Pharmacy Immunization Services policy and procedures. Results: The competency of the Community Pharmacy Immunization Services policy consisted of various items. These have included the Immunization Services Committee, Pediatrics Immunization, Adults Immunization, Immunization Medication Errors Reporting System, Vaccines Adverse Drug Reactions Reporting System, and Vaccines Drug Quality Reporting System. Besides, Immunization of high-risk patients, vaccine storage, and preparation and administration. Conclusion: The Immunization Services policy in Community pharmacy practice is a groundbreaking initiative that has the potential to significantly improve public health in Saudi Arabia, bringing hope for a healthier future.
Keywords: Immunization, Services, Policy, Community pharmacy, Competency, Saudi Arabia.