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State of Health In EU: Community Pharmacy Contribution #PGEUSoH www.pgeu.eu

SYLVAIN GIRAUD DG SANTE #PGEUSoH

GAÉTAN LAFORTUNE OECD #PGEUSoH

CHALLENGES TO EU HEALTH SYSTEMS Gaétan Lafortune, OECD Health Division European Parliament, Brussels, 15 November 2016

Key messages Profound transformations of health systems are needed to achieve (or maintain) universal access to high-quality care for the whole population at an affordable cost This requires more efficient use of resources to reconcile growing demands for health care with budget constraints There is a need in particular to re-configure the role of primary care workers in prevention and management of chronic diseases 5

TRENDS IN HEALTH SPENDING

Health spending represents nearly 10% of EU GDP % GDP in 2015 Government/compulsory Private/voluntary 12 11,1 11,1 11,0 10,8 10,6 10,4 10,4 10 9,9 9,8 9,6 9,6 9,4 9,1 9,0 8,9 8,4 8,3 8,2 8 7,5 7,2 7,0 7,0 6,8 6,6 6,5 6,3 6,3 6 5,6 5,0 4 2 0 1. Includes investments 2. OECD estimate Source: OECD Health Statistics 2016; Eurostat database; WHO Global Health Expenditure Database

Health spending as share of GDP has been stable in recent years, following previous rise % GDP France Germany Italy Spain EU28 12 11 10 9 8 7 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Source: OECD Health Statistics 2016; Eurostat database

Spending on prevention and pharmaceuticals has been particularly targeted by budget cuts recently Annual growth rate in real terms (%) EU average 6 5 5,2 2005-09 2009-14 5,1 4 3,3 3,8 3 2 1 0,9 1,2 2,3 1,4 1,9 0,8 0-1 -2-1,1-1,9-3 Inpatient care Outpatient care Long-term care Pharmaceuticals Prevention Administration Source: OECD Health Statistics 2016; Eurostat database

9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Public spending on health care is projected to increase in coming decades % GDP 2013 Change 2013-60 10 Source: EC (DG ECFIN) and Economic Policy Committee (2015) -- baseline scenario

And so is public spending on long-term care % GDP 2013 Change 2013-60 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Source: EC (DG ECFIN) and Economic Policy Committee (2015) -- baseline scenario

IMPROVING EFFICIENCY OF HEALTH SPENDING IS KEY TO RESPOND TO GROWING DEMANDS WITH LIMITED RESOURCES

Inefficiencies in pharmaceuticals cost billions of dollars (or euros) Avoidable Costs in USA (213$ Billion) Avoidable Costs in France (26$ Billion = 24 Billion) Source: Schiltz A.et al (2014). Economic aspect of medication adherence using mobile medication reminder in French Health System

There has been growth in the generic market % generic market (in volume) France Germany Portugal Spain United Kingdom 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Source: OECD Health Statistics 2016

But the potential for generic substitution can still be more fully exploited % (in 2014) 90 84 81 Value Volume 71 71 60 57 52 52 47 48 48 47 30 35 36 17 41 15 24 22 24 42 40 36 35 18 17 16 16 14 33 20 30 30 16 1920 18 16 1617 9 5 9 0 1. Reimbursed pharmaceutical market. 2. Community pharmacy market Source: OECD Health Statistics 2016

Polypharmacy among older adults Polypharmacy is a major public health issue in terms of quality and efficiency of care and expenditure significant link between polypharmacy and the emergence of adverse effects, drug interactions, falls and even increased mortality Elderly population most affected by polypharmacy Polypharmacy among elderly people difficult to compare across countries: France = 33%, United States= 47.5% BUT comparability issues: age of elderly differs: >65 in US, >75 in France polypharmacy definition differs: >5 US, >10 in France OECD planning to do developmental work to improve data comparability

Medication adherence - National figures 50% of the 3.2 billion annual prescriptions dispensed in US not taken as prescribed Approximately 125,000 deaths per year in the US are linked to medication non-adherence 30-50% of patients are not adherent to their medicines in France Approximately 8,000 deaths per year and 1.1 million hospital days Source: Bosworth H et al. (2011) Medication Adherence: A Call for Action Duhamel, G. et al (2007) Encadrement des programmes d accompagnement des patients associés à un traitement médicamenteux

NEED TO RE-CONFIGURE ROLE OF PRIMARY CARE WORKERS (INCLUDING COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS) IN PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC DISEASES

Pharmacists may play a greater role in vaccination campaigns against influenza % of people aged 65 and over vaccinated 80 2004 2014 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Source: OECD Health Statistics 2016; Eurostat database 19

For more information Contact: gaetan.lafortune@oecd.org Website Twitter Newsletter http://www.oecd.org/health/workforce.htm @OECD_Social http://www.oecd.org/els/health-systems/oecd-health-update.htm

HANNE BAK PEDERSEN WHO

State of health in the EU: the Community Pharmacy Contribution - vis a vis Antimicrobial Resistance Hanne Bak Pedersen Programme Manager, WHO Regional Office for Europe PGEU State of Health in EU: the Community Pharmacy Contribution mtg. 15 Nov. 2016

Presentation outline Antimicrobiel resistance current situation and WHO action The role of the pharmacist related to AMR The role of the pharmacists and health care PGEU State of Health in EU: the Community Pharmacy Contribution mtg. 15 Nov. 2016

PGEU State of Health in EU: the Community Pharmacy Contribution mtg. 15 Nov. 2016

Awareness Week PGEU State of Health in EU: the Community Pharmacy Contribution mtg. 15 Nov. 2016

European strategic action plan on antibiotic resistance (2011 2020) WHO European action plan adopted by all 53 Member States Recognizing AMR neglected in many countries of the region No systematic AMR surveillance in large part of the Region Need for intersectoral coordination International spread through travel and trade Need for international standards and data sharing PGEU State of Health in EU: the Community Pharmacy Contribution mtg. 15 Nov. 2016

Action Plan Strategic Objectives 1. Strengthen intersectoral coordination 2. Strengthen surveillance of antibiotic resistance 3. Promote rational use and strengthen surveillance of antibiotic consumption 4. Strengthen infection prevention and control and surveillance in health care settings 5. Prevent emerging resistance in veterinary and food sectors 6. Promote innovation and research on new drugs 7. Improve awareness, patient safety, and partnership PGEU State of Health in EU: the Community Pharmacy Contribution mtg. 15 Nov. 2016

Implementation of action plan WHO Europe has a specific focus on supporting non-eu Member States as ECDC supports EU member states National intersectoral coordination Development of national action plans Surveillance on antibiotic consumption and resistance for evidence-based action Advocacy and awareness raising For example through country assessments, national and subregional workshops, training, twinning, consultancies PGEU State of Health in EU: the Community Pharmacy Contribution mtg. 15 Nov. 2016

Implementation activities (2012-2016) Country situation analysis Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Kosovo, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan National AMR workshops Albania, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belarus, Bulgaria, The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Georgia, Moldova, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Uzbekistan International AMR workshops on regular basis to create awareness and share experience and best practices PGEU State of Health in EU: the Community Pharmacy Contribution mtg. 15 Nov. 2016

Surveillance in European Union Antimicrobial Resistance 1998 EARSS 2010 EARS-Net Antimicrobial Consumption 2001 ESAC 2011 ESAC-Net PGEU State of Health in EU: the Community Pharmacy Contribution mtg. 15 Nov. 2016

Surveillance in European region Antimicrobial Resistance 2012 CAESAR Antimicrobial Consumption 2011 AMC Network PGEU State of Health in EU: the Community Pharmacy Contribution mtg. 15 Nov. 2016

Expanding AMR surveillance throughout Europe European Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Network (EARS-Net) Central Asian and Eastern European Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance (CAESAR) European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe Countries submitting data to CAESAR Countries building capacity for CAESAR participation Countries invited for CAESAR participation Countries participating in EARS-Net PGEU State of Health in EU: the Community Pharmacy Contribution mtg. 15 Nov. 2016

Expanding AMC / use surveillance throughout Europe European Surveillance of Antimicrobial Consumption Network (ESAC-Net) WHO Antimicrobial Medicines Consumption network (AMC) European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe Countries which reported 2013 data to WHO Countries in the process of collecting AMC data Countries participating in ESAC-Net PGEU State of Health in EU: the Community Pharmacy Contribution mtg. 15 Nov. 2016

Expanding AMC / use surveillance throughout Europe Lancet Infectious Diseases 2014 Published Online, March 20, 2014 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s1473-3099(14)70071-4 PGEU State of Health in EU: the Community Pharmacy Contribution mtg. 15 Nov. 2016

Expanding AM use surveillance throughout Europe Use methodology compatible with ESAC-Net Enable data comparison in the European Region 4-fold difference in antibiotic use across the European Region Lancet Infectious Diseases 2014 Published Online, March 20, 2014 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s1473-3099(14)70071-4 PGEU State of Health in EU: the Community Pharmacy Contribution mtg. 15 Nov. 2016

The role of the pharmacist related to AMR In 2014 Who Europe published a review of the policy and guidance in Europe in relation to the community pharmacy/pharmacist and the results of a survey investigating and mapping current roles that the pharmacist perform along with potentials for strengthening AMR-related action http://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/health-systems/health-technologies-andmedicines/publications/2014/the-role-of-pharmacist-in-encouraging-prudent-use-of-antibiotic-medicines-andaverting-antimicrobial-resistance-a-review-of-current-policies-and-experiences-in-europe-2014 PGEU State of Health in EU: the Community Pharmacy Contribution mtg. 15 Nov. 2016

Good Pharmacy Practices GPP guidelines were chosen as the framework of analysis Prepare, obtain, store, secure, dispense and dispose of medical products Provide effective medication therapy management Maintain and improve professional performance Contribute to improving effectiveness of the health care system and public health PGEU State of Health in EU: the Community Pharmacy Contribution mtg. 15 Nov. 2016

Countries where OTC sales of antibiotics are legal PGEU State of Health in EU: the Community Pharmacy Contribution mtg. 15 Nov. 2016

Countries where it is possible to buy antibiotics online without prescription PGEU State of Health in EU: the Community Pharmacy Contribution mtg. 15 Nov. 2016

Authorities responsible for the development of guidelines on antibiotic treatment (total= 44) More can be done to guard against overuse of antibiotics Pharmacist can be Antibiotic Guardians PGEU State of Health in EU: the Community Pharmacy Contribution mtg. 15 Nov. 2016

Calls to Action - Pharmacists: Only dispense antibiotics when they are needed, according to current guidelines (e.g. check the patient has a valid prescription, for the right drug/dose/duration) When patients are seeking treatment for cold or flu, explain that antibiotics are not needed Talk to patients about how to take antibiotics correctly, antibiotic resistance & the dangers of misuse Remind patients to contact their health professional if symptoms persist or they experience side effects Talk to patients about preventing infections (e.g. vaccination, hand washing, safer sex, covering nose & mouth when sneezing) PGEU State of Health in EU: the Community Pharmacy Contribution mtg. 15 Nov. 2016

AMR Partnership Nobody is exempt from the problem nor from playing a part in the solution" PGEU State of Health in EU: the Community Pharmacy Contribution mtg. 15 Nov. 2016

Pharmacists and health care Potential expanded roles for the community pharmacists: ensuring the effective, safe, and efficient use of medicines Address adherence to current regulation of use of antibiotics eg dispensing, guideline adherence etc Increase level of and quality of information on use and disposal of medicines Increase collaboration with other health professionals for more responsible use of medicines Patient information - eg infection prevention and control Promoting chronic disease prevention and management - Medication review, chronic care coordination, blood pressure measurement, smoke cessation, salt reduction, dietary advice, repeat prescription Take a role in vaccination programmes Take a role in screening & treatment of minor ailments PGEU State of Health in EU: the Community Pharmacy Contribution mtg. 15 Nov. 2016

If you want to know more World Antibiotic Awareness Week: http://who.int/campaigns/world-antibiotic-awareness-week/en/ Access to new medicines in Europe: Please consult our website: http://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/health-systems/healthtechnologies-and-medicines http://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/health-systems/medicines/publications2/2015/access-to-newmedicines-in-europe-technical-review-of-policy-initiatives-and-opportunities-for-collaboration-andresearch pedersenh@who.int PGEU State of Health in EU: the Community Pharmacy Contribution mtg. 15 Nov. 2016

Community Pharmacy Contribution to EU Health Systems Darragh O Loughlin IPU Secretary General PGEU Immediate Past President darragh.oloughlin@ipu.ie @Darragh_OL 15/11/2016 State of Health in the EU: Community Pharmacy Contribution #PGEUSoH www.pgeu.eu

Pharmaceutical Group of European Union Members: Professional Bodies & Pharmacists Associations 2016: 33 Countries At the hearth of European communities #PGEUSoH Austria Belgium Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Czech Rep Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Luxembourg Malta Netherlands Poland Portugal Romania Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden United Kingdom Bosnia Herzegovina FYR Macedonia Norway Serbia Switzerland Turkey Ukraine

1959 2016 400.000 Community Pharmacists 160.000 Pharmacies 46 million citizens visit a pharmacy every day At the hearth of European communities #PGEUSoH

Average length of stay in community care If you want health, have a HEALTH system: Changing the Agendum by Joachim Sturmberg European Journal for Person Centered Healthcare 2015 Vol 3 Issue 2 pp 175-181 At the hearth of European communities #PGEUSoH

Distribution of medicines in Europe 120,0% Channel distribution 2015 100,0% 6,2% 80,0% 35,7% 60,0% 40,0% 20,0% 64,3% 93,8% 0,0% Value Volume (based on standard units) Retail Hospital IMS data based on the country selection: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK. At the hearth of European communities #PGEUSoH

Distance and equity At the hearth of European communities #PGEUSoH

At the heart of communities At the hearth of European communities

Responding to Change Pharmacy practice has transformed from focusing only on medicines and disease to patient care and quality Large portion of total health care spending is on pharmaceuticals and chronic diseases, imperative to improve healthcare quality and personal outcomes Pharmacy services aim to achieve the triple aim : Better quality of care Better health outcome Lower costs At the hearth of European communities

It all makes sense More trips here can mean fewer visits here At the hearth of European communities #PGEUSoH

Trends in pharmacy services Core Pharmacy Services (expertise in medicines): Dispensing (incl. repeat dispensing and homecare); Compounding; Medication management (unit dose packaging, new medicines service, medicines use review); Emergency care (incl. emergency contraception) and minor ailment management. Advanced Pharmacy Services (health care services): Vaccination; Smoking cessation; Measurement of blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, weight, Chronic disease management; Early screening and testing. At the hearth of European communities #PGEUSoH

Overview of Pharmacy Services Additional pharmacy services by number of country Dispensing prescriptions Disposal of medicines waste Weight measurement Blood pressure measurement Emergency Contraception Glucose measurement Smoking Cessation Cholesterol measurement Provision of information to patients on conditions/treatments Diabetes management Repeat dispensing Asthma management Medicines Use Review Hypertension management Homecare services New medicines services Pregnancy test Vaccination *PGEU Database 2014-15 25 25 23 22 22 20 20 19 17 15 15 14 14 14 13 11 11 9 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 At the hearth of European communities #PGEUSoH

Ex.: Examples #PGEUSoH

Medicines Use Review Available in a pharmacy in 14 European countries. Aims to: improve patients understanding of their medicines; highlight problematic side effects and propose solutions where appropriate; improve adherence and reduce medicines wastage. At the hearth of European communities #PGEUSoH

Medicines Use Review Structured adherence-centred review by a pharmacist with a polymedicated patient The pharmacist reviews the patient s use of medication, ensuring they understand how the medicines should be used and why they have been prescribed, identifying any problems and then, where necessary, providing feedback to the prescriber. It is intended particularly for those receiving medicines for long-term conditions. National target groups (high risk) are agreed in order to guide the selection of patients to whom the service is offered. At the hearth of European communities #PGEUSoH

New Medicine Service Available in a pharmacy in 11 European countries. The service provides support for people with long-term conditions newly prescribed a medicine. It aims to improve medicines adherence and patient outcomes (patients most likely to discontinue treatment in first month or two National target groups (high risk) are normally agreed in order to guide the selection of patients to whom the service is offered. At the hearth of European communities #PGEUSoH

New Medicine Service New Medicine Service aims to help a patient: to find out more about the new medicine he has been prescribed to sort out any problems he may have with his new medicine gives a chance to ask questions about his medicine and discuss any concerns to improve the effectiveness of a new medicine to make their own decisions about managing his condition to improve their health, which could lead to fewer GP and hospital visits. At the hearth of European communities #PGEUSoH

Emergency care All pharmacies in Europe offer: Minor ailment (cough, sore throat, head lice, indigestion, flu, etc.) management, Emergency supply for chronic and acute conditions. At the hearth of European communities #PGEUSoH

Health Checks in a Pharmacy One can measure blood pressure in 22 countries weight in 23 countries blood glucose levels in 20 countries cholesterol in 20 countries in a community pharmacy. At the hearth of European communities #PGEUSoH

Disease Management Programmes Disease management programs aim to provide holistic and personalised care to individuals with certain (often chronic) conditions: Diabetes management programmes are available in pharmacies in 15 countries; Asthma management programmes are available in pharmacies in 14 countries; Hypertension management programmes are available in pharmacies in 14 countries. At the hearth of European communities

Public Health Services in a Pharmacy In 20 European countries pharmacies offer smoking cessation services; Pharmacies support number of national and regional public health campaigns: Including European Antibiotic Awareness Day; As part of our daily practice we offer health and wellbeing advice and support for self care At the hearth of European communities #PGEUSoH

Vaccination In 9 countries in Europe pharmacists contribute to a significant advancement towards the EU target of vaccinating 75% of at risk groups against influenza; At the hearth of European communities #PGEUSoH

ehealth Since the beginning of pharmacy computerisation in the early 90s community pharmacy developed the necessary infrastructure and culture to implement innovation in such a way as to efficiently deliver significant benefits to the public. Today 100% of pharmacies are computerized, majority has a broadband connection. In 17 countries pharmacies can dispense eprescriptions. However, we still struggle to get access to patient ehealth records. Committed to establishment and management of European Medicines Verification System with other supply chain actors and governments. Together with our patients we are learning to use apps. At the hearth of European communities 66 #PGEUSoH

What is next for community pharmacy? The case for the pharmacist s contribution to health systems in the form of services, has never been stronger; Evidence confirms that pharmacists interventions not only improve patient outcomes, they also save money; However, services are unlikely to be sustainable on a large scale without funder support; Our accessibility is the major asset, and needs to be preserved along with logistic efficiency ; New services are important, but the dispensing function is crucial to our place in communities; Quality, professionalism and added value are at the heart of what we do. At the hearth of European communities #PGEUSoH

Vision...future where services offered at European community pharmacies, at the heart of the communities by highly qualified and independent healthcare professionals community pharmacists - further support individual patients, public health and the healthcare system. /European Community Pharmacy Blueprint 2012/ At the hearth of European communities #PGEUSoH

THANK YOU! Pharmaceutical Group of the European Union (PGEU) Rue du Luxembourg 19, 1000 Brussels, Belgium +32 (0)2 238 08 18 pharmacy@pgeu.eu www.pgeu.eu #PGEUSoH