The Prescription Paradox: A Pharmacist’s Fight Against Medication Mismanagement

Abstract

Medication mismanagement poses a persistent challenge in healthcare, leading to adverse drug events (ADEs), increased morbidity, and substantial economic burdens. The "Prescription Paradox" encapsulates the tension between the potential of prescriptions to heal and the unintended harm resulting from errors and systemic inefficiencies. Pharmacists play a critical role in mitigating these challenges through medication therapy management, patient counseling, and interprofessional collaboration. This paper explores the causes and consequences of medication mismanagement, highlights the pharmacist’s evolving role in optimizing medication use, and proposes actionable solutions such as enhanced technology integration, patient education, and policy reforms to address this multifaceted crisis effectively.
Aim of Work:
To analyze the systemic and operational factors contributing to medication mismanagement, assess the critical role of pharmacists in addressing these challenges, and propose sustainable solutions to optimize prescription practices, enhance patient outcomes, and reduce healthcare costs.