[Use of self-tests and rapid diagnostic tests: Survey of dispensing pharmacists in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region]. / Utilisation des TROD et autotests : enquête auprès des pharmaciens officinaux de la région AuvergneRhône-Alpes.
Ann Pharm Fr
; 79(5): 547-557, 2021 Sep.
Article
in French
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1071846
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
RDT and self-tests are sold in pharmacies. These are medical biology procedures that are currently reserved for biologists. Nevertheless, their use is now being reinforced by the COVID-19 pandemic. What role should the dispensing pharmacist have in relation to the patient? What role can the biologist have in this system?METHODS:
A survey was carried out in pharmacies in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, as well as in Cameroon during the summer of 2020, to evaluate the use of RDT and self-tests. The answers obtained to the 10 questions were discussed after a simple statistical analysis.RESULTS:
Two hundred and eighty-three pharmacies and 13 Cameroonian pharmacies participated in our survey. Pharmacists want to develop the use of RDT and self-test, but agree that training is necessary. Some tests are dispensed despite their unproven clinical usefulness.CONCLUSIONS:
The delivery of TRODs and self-tests is acquired in pharmacies despite the reluctance of biologists. Pharmacists should be trained by biologists to use these tests in a relevant and appropriate manner.Keywords
Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pharmacists
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Reagent Kits, Diagnostic
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Africa
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Europa
Language:
French
Journal:
Ann Pharm Fr
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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