Mohiuddin AK
Compliance with therapy implies an understanding of how the medication is to be used, as well as a positive behavior in which the patient is motivated sufficiently to use the prescribed treatment in the manner intended, because of a perceived self-benefit and a positive outcome i.e. enhanced daily functioning and well-being. Although this is often the case, in a number of situations, the physician and pharmacist have not provided the patient with adequate instructions or have not presented the instructions in such a manner that the patient understands them. Nothing should be taken for granted regarding the patient’s understanding of how to use medication, and appropriate steps must be taken to provide patients with the information and counseling necessary to use their medications as effectively and as safely as possible.
Purpose and findings of the study: Discussion and projection of drug use and monitoring status in patients of Bangladesh. The pharmacists have a vital role to play which is thoroughly discussed. Bangladesh is a highly populated country. Economic development and academic flourishment do not represent development in health sector. Both the providers and patients are responsible for irrational drug uses and patient non-compliance or non-adherence.
Materials and methods: Research conducted a comprehensive year-round literature search, which included books, technical newsletters, newspapers, journals, and many other sources. Medicine and technical experts, pharma company executives and representatives were interviewed. Projections were based on estimates such as drug end users, providers or prescribers, general theories of rational use, implication and types of different irrational uses.
Research limitation: Very few articles found in matters regarding along with a very less interest paid by general people to talk about medicine use, prescription, suggested therapy in various illness, ADRs and their management. It was very difficult to bring out facts of irrational use of drugs, non-compliance and vigilance because business mentality of the providers very little knowledge about drugs crippled the facts.
Practical and social implication: The soul of this article was to detail about patient compliance and therapeutic drug uses with appropriate guidelines. Along with students, researchers and professionals of different background and disciplines e.g. Pharmacists, marketers, doctors, nurses, hospital authorities, public representatives, policy makers and regulatory authorities have to acquire much from this article. Along with healthcare facilities, patient compliance the soul of healthcare system in a country like Bangladesh as there is a scarcity of resources, fewer access to general people for adequate and better treatment, superstition and misbeliefs about drug, treatment and treatment providers. The article should contribute an integrated guideline for patient compliance, demand pharmacovigilance and last but not the least a silvery lining to better treatment near future.
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