Topical corticosteroid counselling among Malaysian community pharmacists: a qualitative interview study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Topical corticosteroids (TCS) are commonly available in community pharmacies and are used in skin conditions like atopic dermatitis and psoriasis among others. Problems such as overuse, use of potent steroids and steroid phobia have been identified in the use of TCS in the literature. The aim of the study was to obtain community pharmacists (CPs) views regarding factors influencing their counselling of patients about TCS; challenges associated, important problems, the counselling process, shared care with other healthcare professionals, and explore further the findings from the questionnaire-based study.

Methods

Seven licensed practicing community pharmacists (from the Klang Valley, Malaysia) were interviewed between 23^rd September to 14^th No

SUBMITTER: Nathan AD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10211295 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature