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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology and Healthcare Policy
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences

Context:

  • Japan's aging society necessitates major reforms in its Medical Insurance System.
  • Separation of medical and custodial care systems, with new benefits for each.
  • Establishment of a legal and financial framework for home care services.

Purpose:

  • To outline the evolving role of pharmacies and pharmacists in Japan's transforming healthcare landscape.
  • To address the challenges and upcoming changes in pharmacist training programs.

Summary:

  • Japan's healthcare system is adapting to an aging population by separating medical and custodial care and enabling home care.
  • Pharmacists are crucial for drug management, self-medication support, and elderly/home care.
  • Pharmacist training is undergoing significant reform, including clinical training, to meet increased demand.

Impact:

  • Pharmacists are positioned to play a vital role in supporting elderly and home care within the reformed Japanese healthcare system.
  • Revisions in pharmacist education aim to better align training with the growing need for pharmaceutical expertise in patient care.
  • These changes are anticipated to enhance the pharmaceutical contribution to public health and long-term care in Japan.

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