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01 - A IMPORTÂNCIA DO PAPEL DO FARMACÊUTICO NO PROCESSO DE INTERCAMBIALIDADE DE MEDICAMENTOS CONTROLADOS EM TEMPOS PÓS PANDEMIA: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA

Doi: 10.47094/978-65-284-0602-9/20-34

PALAVRAS CHAVE: Intercambialidade. Medicamentos controlados. Pandemia.

KEYWORDS: Controlled medications. Interchangeability. Pandemic.

ABSTRACT:
The COVID-19 pandemic caused profound transformations in the healthcare system, directly impacting access to and the continuity of treatments with controlled medications. In this context, medication interchangeability — the substitution of one drug for an equivalent, such as generics or similar medications — has become an essential strategy to ensure safe and effective therapy. This article aims to demonstrate the importance of the pharmacist’s role in this process, especially in the post-pandemic period, through an integrative review of the literature. The search was conducted in scientific databases, using specific descriptors, with predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. The analysis of the studies revealed that the pharmacist plays a fundamental technical, clinical, and educational role, being the professional legally authorized to safely interchange controlled medications in accordance with current regulations. The right of physicians to prescribe, although legitimate, is sometimes exercised subjectively, without due consideration of evidence-based clinical protocols. Furthermore, cultural and syncretic practices can lead to unforeseen uses of medications, diverting them from their original indications and exposing patients to unpredictable risks. These factors, combined, pose significant challenges to promoting the rational use of medications and the effectiveness of public health policies. The work of this professional not only ensures the rational use of medications but also contributes to the population’s access to treatments, reducing costs and promoting therapeutic adherence. It is concluded that strengthening the training and autonomy of the pharmacist in this process is essential for improving healthcare quality and for addressing the challenges posed by the pandemic and its consequences. Additionally, it is necessary to expand the discussion on the interchangeability of controlled medications, promoting constant updates to regulations and specific training for pharmacists working on the front lines of healthcare services.

Autores

  • Aila Gomes Lima

  • Amanda Karine de Sousa

  • Ana Sheslla Luciano Basilio

  • Caio Cesar Vieira Rocha

  • Cicera Édna Barbosa David

  • Dárcio Luiz de Sousa Júnior

  • Emanuel de Sousa Lima Sampaio

  • Filipe Joaquim Gonçalves

  • Heryka Regina Abrantes da Costa

  • Iasminy Macedo

  • José Mateus Alves Moreira

  • Joyce da Silva Costa

  • João Victor de Sousa

  • Júlio César Silva**

  • Larissa Rayane Alencar do Espírito Santo Araújo

  • Leandro Marques Correia

  • Lívia Maria Ferreira Alencar

  • Lívia Pereira Ferreira

  • Marina Micaelle Rodrigues Siqueiras

  • Raimundo Luiz Silva Pereira

  • Ricardo Rosal dos Santos

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