Implementation of a comprehensive pretravel health program in a supermarket chain pharmacy.
OBJECTIVE
To describe the procedures for implementing a comprehensive pretravel health program in a supermarket chain pharmacy.


METHODS
Central Virginia (Richmond, Fredericksburg, Williamsburg, and Roanoke) between 2000 and 2008.


METHODS
Ukrop's is a local supermarket chain with 29 stores, 20 of which have pharmacies. Ukrop's Pharmacy offers enhanced patient care services, including medication therapy management, wellness services, diabetes education and management, smoking cessation, and immunizations.


METHODS
Comprehensive pretravel health program.


METHODS
Number of patients participating in the pretravel health program and number of vaccinations administered by pharmacists.


RESULTS
An average of 1,000 patients per year participate in the pretravel health program, and approximately 1,900 vaccines are administered each year.


CONCLUSIONS
A comprehensive pretravel program is a successful service in a supermarket chain pharmacy. It provides another option for travelers seeking pretravel health care.
Gatewood
Sharon B S
SB
School of Pharmacy, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 23298-0533, USA. ssgatewood@vcu.edu
Stanley
Dennis D
DD
Goode
Jean-Venable Kelly R
JV
D003157:Community Pharmacy Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006284:Health Plan Implementation / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D017589:Immunization Programs / Q000458:organization & administration; D054539:Medication Therapy Management; D005791:Patient Care / Q000379:methods*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D014195:Travel; D014768:Virginia