What is the Trail Prescription Program designed to achieve?

The Trail Prescription Program is designed primarily to eliminate wasted drug products. This program addresses the issue of discarded medications that patients may not need or use, often due to changes in therapy or the patient's health status. By promoting responsible prescribing and facilitating better patient education about their medications, the program aims to ensure that prescriptions reflect current patient needs, thus minimizing the wastage of drugs.

While patient medication adherence, providing free medication, and encouraging medication reviews are important aspects of pharmaceutical care, they do not encapsulate the primary goal of this particular program. The focus on waste reduction aligns with broader public health and economic objectives, highlighting an efficient use of healthcare resources and promoting sustainability within the pharmacy practice.