ArticleInternational journal of clinical pharmacy2013
The management of ocular allergy in community pharmacies in the United Kingdom.
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- Exploring Evidence-Based Approaches to Ocular Allergy Among Australian Health Practitioners.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Development and validation of a health practitioner survey on ocular allergy.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Pharmacist Compliance With Therapeutic Guidelines on Diagnosis and Treatment Provision.JAMA network open · 2019Article
- Is there potential for the future provision of triage services in community pharmacy?Journal of pharmaceutical policy and practice · 2016Review
- Role of community pharmacists in patients' self-care and self-medication.Integrated pharmacy research & practice · 2015Review
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Abstract
backgroundOcular allergies frequently present in pharmacy practices. However, research into the actual management of ocular allergy in pharmacies is lacking.
objectiveTo determine and quantify history and symptom questioning of a patient with presumed allergic conjunctivitis and management strategies employed by pharmacy staff in the UK.
methodA mystery shopper technique was used to simulate an episode of allergic conjunctivitis in 100 community pharmacies across the UK.
resultsThe mean number of questions asked by pharmacy staff to the patient was 3.5 ± 2.6, with a range of 0-10. The most common question was whether the patient had a history of allergies (45 %).Ninety-one percent advised on treatment, with the remaining 9 % directly referring to the patient's general practitioner (n = 4) or pharmacist(n = 4), but only two to their optometrist. The most common treatment suggested was sodium cromoglycate 2 % (50 %). However, many pharmacies advising treatment did not ask the patient's age (37 %), if they wore contact lenses (43 %), or gave dosage advice (43 %). Only 5 % of pharmacies advised follow up and 14 % suggested visiting a general practitioner and 1 % an optometrist if symptoms did not resolve with treatment.
conclusionThere is a need for improved ophthalmological training for pharmacy staff with respect to the management of allergic conjunctivitis.
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