Review article
Pharmaceutical Care in the Era of Chronic Diseases
Olgica Velkovski Škopić
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APA 6th Edition
Velkovski Škopić, O. (2025). Pharmaceutical Care in the Era of Chronic Diseases. Medicus, 34. (1. KRM zdravlje), 131-138. Retrieved from https://hrcak.srce.hr/338545
MLA 8th Edition
Velkovski Škopić, Olgica. "Pharmaceutical Care in the Era of Chronic Diseases." Medicus, vol. 34., no. 1. KRM zdravlje, 2025, pp. 131-138. https://hrcak.srce.hr/338545. Accessed 30 May 2026.
Chicago 17th Edition
Velkovski Škopić, Olgica. "Pharmaceutical Care in the Era of Chronic Diseases." Medicus 34., no. 1. KRM zdravlje (2025): 131-138. https://hrcak.srce.hr/338545
Harvard
Velkovski Škopić, O. (2025). 'Pharmaceutical Care in the Era of Chronic Diseases', Medicus, 34.(1. KRM zdravlje), pp. 131-138. Available at: https://hrcak.srce.hr/338545 (Accessed 30 May 2026)
Vancouver
Velkovski Škopić O. Pharmaceutical Care in the Era of Chronic Diseases. Medicus [Internet]. 2025 [cited 2026 May 30];34.(1. KRM zdravlje):131-138. Available from: https://hrcak.srce.hr/338545
IEEE
O. Velkovski Škopić, "Pharmaceutical Care in the Era of Chronic Diseases", Medicus, vol.34., no. 1. KRM zdravlje, pp. 131-138, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://hrcak.srce.hr/338545. [Accessed: 30 May 2026]
Full text: english pdf 383 Kb
page 131-138
downloads: 225
cite
APA 6th Edition
Velkovski Škopić, O. (2025). Pharmaceutical Care in the Era of Chronic Diseases. Medicus, 34. (1. KRM zdravlje), 131-138. Retrieved from https://hrcak.srce.hr/338545
MLA 8th Edition
Velkovski Škopić, Olgica. "Pharmaceutical Care in the Era of Chronic Diseases." Medicus, vol. 34., no. 1. KRM zdravlje, 2025, pp. 131-138. https://hrcak.srce.hr/338545. Accessed 30 May 2026.
Chicago 17th Edition
Velkovski Škopić, Olgica. "Pharmaceutical Care in the Era of Chronic Diseases." Medicus 34., no. 1. KRM zdravlje (2025): 131-138. https://hrcak.srce.hr/338545
Harvard
Velkovski Škopić, O. (2025). 'Pharmaceutical Care in the Era of Chronic Diseases', Medicus, 34.(1. KRM zdravlje), pp. 131-138. Available at: https://hrcak.srce.hr/338545 (Accessed 30 May 2026)
Vancouver
Velkovski Škopić O. Pharmaceutical Care in the Era of Chronic Diseases. Medicus [Internet]. 2025 [cited 2026 May 30];34.(1. KRM zdravlje):131-138. Available from: https://hrcak.srce.hr/338545
IEEE
O. Velkovski Škopić, "Pharmaceutical Care in the Era of Chronic Diseases", Medicus, vol.34., no. 1. KRM zdravlje, pp. 131-138, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://hrcak.srce.hr/338545. [Accessed: 30 May 2026]
Abstract
Chronic noncommunicable diseases, especially cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia and obesity, are the leading causes of mortality in Croatia. Their management requires lifelong therapy and a multidisciplinary approach. Community pharmacists, as the most accessible healthcare professionals, play an increasingly important role in prevention, early detection, and ongoing care of chronic disease patients. This article provides an overview of the current treatment guidelines for arterial hypertension, type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, and obesity, with special emphasis on novel therapeutic options and the pharmacist’s role within the healthcare team. Special attention is given to medication adherence, the importance of empathy in patient communication, and the role of patient education and outcome monitoring in community pharmacies. The year 2025 has been declared the Year of Pharmacy in Croatia, offering a unique opportunity to further promote the pharmacist’s role in chronic disease care.
Keywords
chronic noncommunicable diseases, pharmaceutical care, pharmacist, medication adherence, arterial hypertension, type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, obesity
Hrčak ID:
338545
URI
https://hrcak.srce.hr/338545
Publication date:
27.10.2025.
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