Pharmacy of the Clerics - Porto and in the Pharmaceutical Services of University College Hospital - London, United Kingdom, Under the Erasmus+ Program
December 2025
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Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)
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TLDR Pharmacists play a crucial role in improving patient outcomes through personalized care and staying updated with scientific advancements.
Gabriela Odília Nunes Correia's report details her 6-month internship split between University College Hospital in London and Farmácia dos Clérigos in Porto, focusing on hospital and community pharmacy practices. Key activities included medication reconciliation, patient counseling on direct oral anticoagulants, and preparing a topical solution for alopecia treatment using minoxidil, dutasteride, and bimatoprost. The report highlights the pharmacist's role in managing cystitis and sleep disturbances, emphasizing preventive strategies and melatonin use. It also discusses selenium's dual role in thyroid function and fertility, and bakuchiol as an anti-aging alternative to retinol. The document underscores the importance of pharmacists in improving patient outcomes through personalized care and continuous scientific updates.
