Work environment risk indicators for pharmacists in the preparation of extemporaneous medicines

Z. Roja; H. Kalkis; Agnese Melluma

doi:10.1051/shsconf/202213102006

Work environment risk indicators for pharmacists in the preparation of extemporaneous medicines

Z. Roja, H. Kalkis, Agnese Melluma

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The pharmaceutical sector is one of the leading sectors of the Latvian economy, but the extemporary prepared medicines still occupy a small market share. The study involved 44 pharmacists and pharmacist assistants preparing extemporal medicines, while the control group included pharmacists and pharmacist assistants who only attend customers in pharmacies. The aim of this study was to identify work environment risk indicators for pharmacists preparing extemporal medicines in open-type pharmacies. In the research, we used methods of observation and survey to identify the views of pharmacists and pharmacist assistants preparing medicines in open-type pharmacies. The study concluded that pharmacists and pharmacist assistants who prepare medicinal products in open type pharmacies are exposed to a wide range of work environment risks, especially to the chemical risks. During our investigation, we identified the main work environment risk indicators: occupational accidents, workload, lack of information, exposure to chemicals, length of service, work environment quality, and use of personal protective equipment.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	8th International Multidisciplinary Research Conference SOCIETY. HEALTH. WELFARE
Editors	L. Vilka, J. Vike
Publisher	EDP Sciences
Number of pages	10
Volume	131
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/202213102006
Publication status	Published - 11 Jan 2022
Externally published	Yes
Event	8th International Multidisciplinary Research Conference "Society. Health. Welfare" - online, Riga, Latvia Duration: 24 Mar 2021 → 26 Mar 2021 https://rw2021.rsu.lv/conferences/society-health-welfare#Sections%20&%20Agendas

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ISSN (Print)	2261-2424

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Conference	8th International Multidisciplinary Research Conference "Society. Health. Welfare"
Country/Territory	Latvia
City	Riga
Period	24/03/21 → 26/03/21
Internet address	https://rw2021.rsu.lv/conferences/society-health-welfare#Sections%20&%20Agendas

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3.3 Health sciences

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Roja, Z, Kalkis, H & Melluma, A 2022, Work environment risk indicators for pharmacists in the preparation of extemporaneous medicines. in L Vilka & J Vike (eds), 8th International Multidisciplinary Research Conference SOCIETY. HEALTH. WELFARE. vol. 131, 02006, SHS Web of Conferences, EDP Sciences, 8th International Multidisciplinary Research Conference "Society. Health. Welfare", Riga, Latvia, 24/03/21. https://doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/202213102006

Work environment risk indicators for pharmacists in the preparation of extemporaneous medicines. / Roja, Z.; Kalkis, H.; Melluma, Agnese.
8th International Multidisciplinary Research Conference SOCIETY. HEALTH. WELFARE. ed. / L. Vilka; J. Vike. Vol. 131 EDP Sciences, 2022. 02006 (SHS Web of Conferences).

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