IMPLEMENTATION OF PHARMACOTHERAPY INNOVATIONS IN THE STUDY OF PHARMACOLOGY

Abstract

Abstract. Pharmacology is closely related to all disciplines of the medical university without exception, because it is the basis for the development of the basic system of skills and abilities necessary for understanding the basics of rational pharmacotherapy, laying the foundation for further mastering clinical subjects. Due to the mordern conditions, pharmacology develops rapidly, which requires all stakeholders of medical education to «keep abreast» of the most relevant innovations in the healthcare system. Therefore, when making changes to treatment protocols or legislative acts, the teachers of the Department of Pharmacology with Clinical Pharmacology adapt all educational and methodological materials to new requirements. This article is devoted to the analysis of current innovations that have been introduced into educational and methodological materials for higher education students studying at the Department of Pharmacology with Clinical Pharmacology. Studying at this department, a student first becomes familiar with the rules for prescribing medicines in prescriptions, therefore, it was critically necessary to include information in educational materials about electronic prescriptions, which were introduced into the healthcare system in 2022. Other relevant innovations concerned the treatment of diabetes mellitus (DM) and tuberculosis, which pose a significant threat to public health in Ukraine and the world. The treatment of DM and tuberculosis is covered by the Medical Guarantee Programs and is free of charge, so any updates to treatment protocols should be clearly reflected in educational materials. Teaching pharmacology, taking into account new guidelines, allows the students to master the most modern approaches to the treatment of these pathologies, which is especially important in the context of their rapid progression and the development of complications. Therefore, regular implementation of changes in treatment protocols in the educational materials of the Department of Pharmacology with Clinical Pharmacology will allow to expand students' understanding of the possibilities of these diseases pharmacotherapy and will lay the foundation for successful training in clinical departments.