Pharmacy Staff Experiences and Needs During Second Dispense of Driving-Impairing Medicines: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT: Driving-impairing medicines (DIMs) are associated with an increased risk of traffic accidents. While Dutch pharmacy staff are expected to counsel patients at the first and second dispense of DIMs, current practice suggests that second-dispense consultations are underutilized. This study explored pharmacy staff's experiences and perceived barriers in addressing driving impairment during the second dispense. Qualitative, semi-structured interviews were performed with 17 staff members in community pharmacies across the Netherlands. Transcripts were coded using thematic analysis in Atlas.ti, applying both deductive and inductive coding strategies to explore current practices and improvement needs. Participants reported that they provided detailed information on medication use, side effects, an

SUBMITTER: Benning K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12567210 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature