Survey of minimum hospital pharmacy standards in countries within the COSUDEFH
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Objectives: The main objective of this study is to establish a reading of the current situation of hospital pharmacy services in the countries that make up the COSUDEFH, and to identify strengths and weaknesses in each country. These findings will serve as input for the formulation of strategies aimed at strengthening hospital pharmacy in South America. Methods: For this purpose, a closed multiple-choice survey was designed, based on the regulations of several countries and with specific thematic axes such as: infrastructure, human talent, management processes, technical processes, and quality systems. The survey was distributed among the hospital pharmacy services in the COSUDEFH member countries. Results: The results were grouped, tabulated, and quantified on a percentage scale. Significant differences were observed between the different countries across all thematic axes. These differences reflect the varied economic, political, educational, technological, and sociocultural realities of each country. Conclusion: The progress of hospital pharmacy services in South America is unequal and multifactorial. Identifying the specific strengths and weaknesses of each country provides a solid foundation for developing strategies aimed at strengthening hospital pharmacy in the region.
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