Korean Journal of Clinical Pharmacy (한국임상약학회지)

Korean College Of Clinical Pharmacy (한국임상약학회)
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A Survey on the use of veterinary medicines and veterinary pharmacies by companion animal lovers

반려동물애호가 대상 동물의약품 사용 및 동물약국 이용 현황 조사

  • Ahn, Hwa Young (College of Pharmacy, The Catholic Uuniversity of Korea) ;
  • Kim, Hyun Ji (College of Pharmacy, The Catholic Uuniversity of Korea) ;
  • Heo, Ji Seon (College of Pharmacy, The Catholic Uuniversity of Korea) ;
  • Yeo, Seung Eun (College of Pharmacy, The Catholic Uuniversity of Korea) ;
  • Kim, Yu Hwan (College of Pharmacy, The Catholic Uuniversity of Korea) ;
  • Cheon, Young Ju (Laboratory of Clinical Pharmacy, The Catholic University of Korea) ;
  • Lim, Sung Cil (College of Pharmacy, The Catholic Uuniversity of Korea)
  • 안화영 (가톨릭대학교 약학대학) ;
  • 김현지 (가톨릭대학교 약학대학) ;
  • 허지선 (가톨릭대학교 약학대학) ;
  • 여승언 (가톨릭대학교 약학대학) ;
  • 김유환 (가톨릭대학교 약학대학) ;
  • 천영주 (가톨릭대학교 약학대학 임상약학연구실) ;
  • 임성실 (가톨릭대학교 약학대학)
  • Received : 2022.02.22
  • Accepted : 2022.03.21
  • Published : 2022.03.31
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Abstract

Background: In modern society, the number of households raising companion animals increases, and the market for veterinary medicines is expanding even more. This study aims to investigate the perception of companion animal lovers' veterinary medicines, the necessity of specific guidance by pharmacists for veterinary medicines, the role of pharmacists at veterinary pharmacies, and ways to fulfill that role. Methods: This study evaluated veterinary medicines and medication guidance through Google online questionnaire targeting pet-lovers from December 20, 2021, until January 19, 2022. The questions consist of 1) characteristics of petlovers, 2) purchase history and drug recognition of veterinary drugs, 3) use of veterinary vaccines, 4) use of diagnostic kits, and 5) guidance of veterinary medicines by local pharmacists. Results: The respondents' experience purchasing veterinary drugs was as high as 94.4%. The most purchased drug was heartworm-preventing products, and vaccination was performed mainly at veterinary clinics (veterinarians). The respondents primarily purchased veterinary medicines for companion animals at veterinary hospitals and did not know the name of the drugs which they bought. In addition, respondents expected to receive specific information on veterinary medicines from pharmacists. Conclusion: As the number of veterinary pharmacies in the community will increase with the expansion of the companion animal market, pharmacists should play their role as experts in veterinary medicines through systematic and continuous professional education.

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