Hospital Pharmacists’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Toward Clinically Significant Drug Interactions: A Multi-Center Regional Survey in Indonesia
H. Jonathan G. Lindström, Sofia Jansson, Peter Lundgren
Abstract
Adverse drug interactions remain a major concern in hospital care, emphasizing the pivotal role of pharmacists in mitigating associated risks. This study explored the understanding, perspectives, and practical approaches of hospital pharmacists in South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia, toward clinically important drug interactions. A cross-sectional survey was conducted online from November 2023 to January 2024, targeting hospital pharmacists. Out of 312 participants, 38.8% showed limited knowledge
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MedicineDrugFamily medicineRegional hospitalAdverse effectClinical pharmacyHospital pharmacyMedical emergencyMEDLINEAdverse drug eventDrug-drug interactionEmergency medicinePublic healthAdverse drug reactionEnvironmental healthDrug reactionPharmaceutical Practices and Patient OutcomesPatient Safety and Medication ErrorsPharmacovigilance and Adverse Drug Reactions