The dispensation of pharmaceuticals is an activity that cannot be restricted only to the delivery of medication. The pharmacist must ensure various conditions to ensure that the patient uses the medication in the best possible manner. As it is a professional activity and has been established for pharmaceutical care, dispensation should also have a philosophy of practice, a process of care, and a system for managing the practice. This paper proposes a new definition of dispensation and describes its central elements, considering the reality of established pharmacists, so that it can be effectively implemented.
Dispensation; Pharmaceutical care; Correct use of medication; Community pharmacy
