The DCD is developing a framework to accredit these pharmacies, which will help identify unusual patterns in medicine usage. “A sentinel network will enable us to detect disproportionate use of medications,” said a source.Historically, health sentinel networks have relied on data from primary care physicians and hospitals, often overlooking the expertise of community pharmacists in drug-related matters. The new network aims to address this by enabling earlier interventions.“Fever is a…
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Local pharmacies to help Kerala govt identify outbreaks through drug usage patterns
