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ArticleInnovations in pharmacy2024

Availability and Types of Pressure Ulcer Medications at Community Pharmacies in the Accra Metropolis of Ghana.

Grace Lovia Allotey-Babington, Irene Akwo Kretchy, Isaac Julius Asiedu-Gyekye, Maame Kyiafi Oppong-Beniako, Obed Kufoalor, Gilnel Adjei Adjetey, Michael Agyapong Mintah, Henry Nettey

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Grace Lovia Allotey-BabingtonDepartment of Pharmaceutics and Microbiology, School of Pharmacy University of Ghana, P.O. Box LG 43 Legon, Ghana.
Irene Akwo KretchyDepartment of Pharmacy Practice and clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy University of Ghana, P.O. Box LG 43 Legon, Ghana.
Isaac Julius Asiedu-GyekyeDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Ghana School of Pharmacy, Legon, Ghana, P.O. Box LG 43 Legon, Ghana.
Maame Kyiafi Oppong-BeniakoDepartment of Pharmaceutics and Microbiology, School of Pharmacy University of Ghana, P.O. Box LG 43 Legon, Ghana.
Obed KufoalorDepartment of Pharmaceutics and Microbiology, School of Pharmacy University of Ghana, P.O. Box LG 43 Legon, Ghana.
Gilnel Adjei AdjeteyDepartment of Pharmaceutics and Microbiology, School of Pharmacy University of Ghana, P.O. Box LG 43 Legon, Ghana.
Michael Agyapong MintahDepartment of Pharmaceutics and Microbiology, School of Pharmacy University of Ghana, P.O. Box LG 43 Legon, Ghana.
Henry NetteyDepartment of Pharmaceutics and Microbiology, School of Pharmacy University of Ghana, P.O. Box LG 43 Legon, Ghana.

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Abstract

Pressure ulcers (PU) arise from prolonged pressure on the skin and underlying tissue due to pathological changes in blood flow. They usually develop in people who are immobilized due to certain medical conditions. The incidence of chronic diseases such as cancer, cardio-vascular diseases are on the ascendency. These conditions, if not managed adequately could render patients incapacitated, leaving them bedridden for long periods. The chances of these individuals developing PU are very high. Currently in Ghana, information on medications for the management of various stages of PU are not readily available. Prevention of PU has been the goal of nursing care, however, in the case where preventive care is not successful, there should be effective and efficient medications for the management of the PU.

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Hydrophilic-based dressingshydrophobic-based dressingsPressure Ulcer

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