“Ministerial Ordinance for Partial Revision of the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Act on Ensuring Quality, Efficacy and Safety of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices” (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Ordinance No. 19 of 2016) was promulgated, and “ Health Support Pharmacy ” was newly established. ” was established. Operation of this health support pharmacy system was started on October 1, 2016.

Health support pharmacies are defined in the September 2015 report on the ideal state of health support pharmacies. Based on the contents of (*external link), in addition to the basic functions of family pharmacists and pharmacies, pharmacies with functions to actively support the independent maintenance and promotion of health by citizens.
With the enforcement of the health support pharmacy system, laws and regulations were revised, and new standards for health support pharmacies were established.

A health support pharmacy is a pharmacy that actively supports your health in a wider range of ways, not only about over-the-counter medicines and health foods, but also about nursing care, diet, and nutritional intake.

At health support pharmacies, pharmacists who have acquired the specialized knowledge necessary for health support will respond to health consultations. Depending on the content of the consultation, they will suggest a consultation at a medical institution or introduce other related institutions if necessary.
A pharmacist with specialized knowledge will look at the medicines you have at home and give you advice on how to manage them. increase.
Some pharmacies are open on Saturdays and Sundays, so you can feel free to consult even on days off from work.
In addition, we hold events related to medicine and health consultation, and anyone can participate in the event.

　　　Let's all use the health support pharmacy and try to maintain your health!

You can search for health support pharmacies in Osaka city.

Health support pharmacies are required to have “health support functions” in addition to “basic functions as a family pharmacy” .

1 Centralized and continuous grasp of medication information and business operation system for selecting family pharmacists ・ Efforts for centralized and continuous grasp of medication information and entry in drug intake history ・ Thorough and courteous medication guidance and follow-up on side effects, etc. - Utilization of medicine notebooks - Popularization of family pharmacists and pharmacies

2 24-hour support, home support , 24-hour support, achievements in pharmacological management and guidance for home patients

3Collaboration with medical institutions , inquiries, etc. ・Recommendation for examinations ・Collaboration with multi-professionals other than doctors

1 Establishment of collaborative system in the community /Recommendation for medical examinations ・Introduction of cooperating institutions ・Building of collaborative system in the community and creation of a list ・Introduction documents for cooperating institutions ・Collaboration and cooperation with related organizations, etc.

2 Resident pharmacists who have completed training related to health support pharmacies and have a certain amount of practical experience

3 Establishment of a consultation desk that considers pharmacy equipment and privacy

4 Indication of Health Support Pharmacy

5 Handling of pharmaceuticals requiring guidance, care products, etc.・Handling of pharmaceuticals requiring guidance, etc. ・Explanation based on specialized knowledge

6 Opening hours・ Open pharmacies on consecutive weekdays or on Saturdays and Sundays

7 Efforts to support health・Respond to consultations and create records regarding maintenance and promotion of health ・Implement specific initiatives related to health support ・Disseminate information on initiatives related to health support ・Post posters and distribute pamphlets regarding maintenance and promotion of health

A pharmacy proprietor must submit a notification in advance when displaying that it is a health support pharmacy.
Please refer to the "Guidelines for notifications related to health support pharmacies" at the link below, and submit all required documents.

About various applications, notifications, etc. pertaining to pharmacies, pharmacy drug manufacturing and sales businesses, and manufacturing businesses

For details of the system, please refer to the revised ministerial ordinance and related notices, and the website of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.