An Khang Pharmacy cooperated with Abbott Healthcare Vietnam to organize a scientific seminar to improve knowledge and ability to advise pharmacists on “impotence” symptoms in men.
The scientific conference titled “Accompanying pharmacist An Khang in consulting erectile dysfunction” took place on November 6, with the participation of a large number of pharmacists An Khang and andrology experts. learn.
Experts and pharmacists took souvenir photos after the seminar. Image: An Khang Pharmacy
At the conference, experts shared issues surrounding erectile dysfunction – a disease that causes many troubles for men in their sex lives. A study from the University of Massachusetts (USA) showed that about 50% of men between 40 and 70 years old have experienced erectile dysfunction. An estimated 150 million men worldwide have this condition. In Vietnam, this condition is increasingly common and tends to rejuvenate. Men between the ages of 18 and 20 are also at risk of getting the disease, with the trend even increasing sharply.
Presentation on the topic “Erectile dysfunction – consultation at the pharmacy” by MSc. Dr. Le Vu Tan (Andrology Department – Binh Dan Hospital) provided An Khang pharmacists with important professional knowledge about this disease, from causes, symptoms to treatment methods. The doctor also said that the combination of doctors and pharmacists plays a very important role in consultation, complication screening and comprehensive risk management.
MSc. Dr. Le Vu Tan introduced a group of phosphodiesterase inhibitors, widely used to treat disease symptoms. This group of drugs has been shown to improve erectile dysfunction in many different patient groups, regardless of age, weight, race, cause, severity, duration, even for men with erectile dysfunction. have other diseases. In this group, Sildenafil stands out with its ability to improve erection quickly and maintain effectiveness for 12 hours.
MSc. Dr. Le Vu Tan presented the topic at the conference. Image: An Khang Pharmacy
Shared by MSc. Dr. Le Vu Tan is also similar to the research of Abbott, the world’s leading health care company. At the conference, pharmacist Do Thi Cam Tu, an expert from Abbott Healthcare Vietnam, cited the combined results of 11 double-blind, placebo-controlled studies on 2667 erectile dysfunction patients by Carson and Associates in 2002, 99% of patients improved sexual activity and 96% of patients were satisfied with treatment with Sildenafil.
These results are the motivation for Abbott Heathcare Vietnam to develop and bring Sildenafil into products supplied to the market as a leading solution to improve the quality of life for erectile dysfunction patients.
After the sharing sessions, An Khang pharmacists participated in a discussion session with experts. Here, they have the opportunity to directly exchange and update in-depth knowledge, while also focusing more on the treatment needs of patients, thereby further improving their professional capacity. This discussion session helps pharmacists not only consolidate their knowledge but also become more confident in consulting and providing the most optimal treatment support solutions for patients.
Experts from Abbott Healthcare Vietnam shared at the seminar. Image: An Khang Pharmacy
A representative of the An Khang pharmacy chain said that the workshop helped pharmacists better understand erectile dysfunction and related issues. The workshop is also part of a series of activities aimed at perfecting An Khang’s “Score 10 health care” value, with the goal of constantly improving the professional qualifications and consulting skills of the pharmacist team. With a series of efforts such as staff training, promoting service quality, and implementing many programs with pharmaceutical partners, An Khang pharmacy continues to affirm its pioneering role in the field of public health care. community, contributing to improving the quality of life of Vietnamese people.
Experts and guests participating in the conference. Image: An Khang Pharmacy
Continuously accompanying An Khang in activities to improve knowledge and capacity for pharmacists is the way Abbott Healthcare Vietnam realizes its commitment to providing advanced health care solutions, improving the quality of life of patients. community every day. With more than 135 years in the healthcare industry, Abbott constantly innovates and collaborates extensively in research to serve patients quickly and effectively, bringing global medical achievements closer to the Vietnamese people.