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Pharmaceutical care in Bosnia and Herzegovina: a survey of its current implemention and potential for development

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According to a survey, pharmacists in Bosnia and Herzegovina mainly focus on traditional pharmacy practices and drug-related counselling. Although most respondents showed a high willingness to implement pharmaceutical care in their practice, changes to practice and legislation are challenging because of an established mindset and a complex political and economic situation.

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  1. Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzogovina

    Emina Obarcanin (Doctor of Pharmacy)

  2. Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzogovina

    Zahida Binakaj (Pharmacist Chamber)

  3. University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzogovina

    Bakir Mehić (Faculty of Medicine)

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Obarcanin, E., Binakaj, Z. & Mehić, B. Pharmaceutical care in Bosnia and Herzegovina: a survey of its current implemention and potential for development. Drugs Ther Perspect 28, 25–26 (2012). https://doi.org/10.2165/10481360-000000000-00000

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