Pharmacy Avenida Brasil, Porto

Ana Teresa Da Cunha Sampaio's internship report at Farmácia Avenida Brasil covers various pharmacy practices, emphasizing the importance of sun protection, atopic dermatitis management, and collagen supplementation for hair strengthening. A study on hydrolyzed collagen for hair loss showed significant improvements in patients receiving supplements alongside conventional therapy. The document also discusses the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists, semaglutide and dulaglutide, for obesity and diabetes treatment, highlighting semaglutide's superior weight loss efficacy. Additionally, it underscores the significance of oral nutritional supplements (ONS) in elderly care, reducing malnutrition-related health issues and improving quality of life. The report reflects on the critical role of community pharmacies and the positive impact of pharmacists on community health.