Counselling and Dispensing of Health Products and Childcare Products in Community Pharmacy

Counselling and Dispensing of Health Products and Childcare Products in Community Pharmacy is a comprehensive reference work focused on the role of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in the selection, dispensing and counselling of health and childcare products. Bringing together contributions from 21 authors, the book provides a structured, evidence-based overview of a wide range of products commonly available in community pharmacies and widely used in health promotion, prevention, diagnosis and treatment. The book opens with a detailed overview of the legal and regulatory framework in Portugal and the European Union, followed by chapters covering key areas of daily pharmacy practice. These include childcare products, medical devices for ocular care, hearing and respiratory support, skin care and sun protection, wound care materials, compression therapy, self-diagnostic devices, blood pressure monitoring, oral drug administration devices, and oral hygiene products, among others. Written with clarity and practical relevance, this work addresses the lack of independent, evidence-based guidance in this field. It aims to support informed, critical and patient-centred professional practice, highlighting the central role of the community pharmacy in promoting health literacy and improving health outcomes.