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University-based sports pharmacy program

K O Price1, P S Huff, B J Isetts

  • 1Meniscus Educational Institute, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA.

American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy : AJHP : Official Journal of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
|February 1, 1995
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Pharmacists can advance sports pharmacy by treating athletic injuries and educating athletes on drug use. A university program demonstrates improved student athlete care and cost containment through comprehensive pharmaceutical services.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Pharmacy
  • Athletic Training
  • Pharmaceutical Care

Background:

  • Sports pharmacy involves managing athletic injuries, drug distribution, patient counseling, and education on drug use/abuse.
  • Pharmacists possess expertise valuable for educating athletes, trainers, and organizations on safe and effective drug practices.
  • Opportunities exist for pharmacists in drug testing, providing supplies, and offering comprehensive pharmaceutical care through contractual arrangements.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss pharmacist involvement in sports pharmacy.
  • To describe a university-based sports pharmacy program.
  • To highlight the benefits of integrated pharmaceutical care in athletic settings.

Main Methods:

  • A university-based sports pharmacy program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (established 1980) was described.

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  • Pharmacists provided drug therapy monitoring and patient education, considering athletes' activity levels.
  • Protocols for drug use, storage, and distribution in various athletic settings were implemented, including off-campus events.

    • Main Results:

    • The university program improved patient outcomes for student athletes.
    • Adequate drug supplies were ensured, minimizing waste.
    • Drug costs were effectively contained through optimized pharmaceutical services.

    Conclusions:

    • Numerous opportunities exist for pharmacists to engage in sports pharmacy.
    • University-based sports pharmacy programs enhance the care of student athletes.
    • Integrated pharmaceutical care contributes to improved health outcomes and cost savings in sports settings.