Current Experience of Primary Health Care Physicians on Drug Provision Issues

Abstract

Achieving universal health coverage is a key policy goal in many countries that are committed to strengthening primary health care (PHC). In this context, it is important to determine access to medications and related issues on the part of medical specialists.
The purpose of our study is to study the experience of the medical staffs (general practitioners, nursing staff, pharmacist, therapist) with the state of drug supply at the PHC level.
Methods. A questionnaire developed which included three main parts: general part; consultation of the patient regarding drug provision as well as generating applications for medicines and timely provision of the right drug to patients in PHC. The survey was conducted through a Google form and a paper version among medical staffs of PHC at the city level. A total 122 respondents participated in survey.
Results. A larger number of nurses, 36.4%, and general practitioners, 28.9% attended in survey (p<0.001). Most of them worked in a government organization (81.1%). 89.9% of respondents believe that the healthcare system guarantees the safety of pharmacotherapy (p =0.009), and 84.2% agree with the statement that the success of treatment depends on the provision of professional pharmaceutical consulting services. Also, medical specialist indicated on needs for training 89.8%.
Conclusion. Our research demonstrates current prescribing practices in PHC facilities. There is a need for training of PHC specialists on the issues of identifying and forming an application for medicines, taking into account site indicators.