Pharmacist contribution in rare diseases

Abstract

Introduction: Pharmacists are integral members of healthcare teams, focusing on medication management, therapeutic optimization, pharmacoeconomics and treatment accessibility Addressing the complex medication needs of rare disease patients requires pharmacists to engage in multiple aspects of the medication use process This study explores pharmacist contributions and proposes a structured framework for improved integration.

Aims: • To describe the current state of rare disease patient management and access to orphan medications • To identify support services provided by patient support groups to rare disease patients and carers • To propose a framework for pharmacist led contributions in rare disease patient care.

Introduction: Pharmacists are integral members of healthcare teams, focusing on medication management, therapeutic optimization, pharmacoeconomics, and treatment accessibility. Addressing the complex medication needs of rare disease patients requires pharmacists to engage in multiple aspects of the medication use process. This study aimed to describe the current state of rare disease patient management and access to orphan medicat ions, identify support services provided by patient support groups, and propose a framework for pharmacist-led contributions in rare disease patient care.