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This morning, an agreement was signed to launch the Medication Use Improvement Program in Ibarra, Aia, and the Aiztondo Community. With this addition, the total number of municipalities in Gipuzkoa participating in this initiative, driven by the Health Department of the Basque Government and the Official College of Pharmacists of Gipuzkoa, rises to 56.
The event gathered Iñaki Betolaza, Director of Pharmacy for the Basque Government, Miguel Ángel Gastelurrutia, President of the COFG, and the mayors of the three towns, who emphasized the importance of this collaboration for ensuring proper access to and use of medication among the most vulnerable populations.
This program not only facilitates access to medications but also promotes adherence to treatments, supporting the role of pharmacies in the acquisition, storage, and administration of drugs. With 96% of Gipuzkoa pharmacies accredited to participate, the aim is to ensure safety and efficacy in pharmacological treatments, contributing to the well-being of patients and caregivers.
Iñaki Betolaza emphasized that these initiatives are crucial in a context of an aging population and increasing chronic diseases. The program has a total budget of €160,000 for 2025 in Gipuzkoa, reinforcing the role of pharmacies as health agents by providing personalized follow-up and promoting pharmacovigilance.
The mayor of Alkiza, Iñaki Irazabalbeitia, highlighted the need to provide proper and safe care to the most vulnerable individuals, emphasizing collaboration between pharmacies and social services. Likewise, Jon Ander Azpiroz, mayor of Aia, stressed the significance of pharmaceutical services in improving the quality of life in rural communities.
The program will start with the selection of users through the Social Services of each municipality. Once consent is obtained, a pharmacy is chosen, where a profile is created with information about the medication and the patient’s health status. The pharmacist prepares and delivers the medication in personalized doses, using systems that ensure correct administration.
Over 600 residents of Gipuzkoa are already benefiting from this service, which not only ensures safer access to medications but also promises to improve the quality of life for its users.
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