Estimation of the Knowledge of Some Libyan Pharmacists About Chronopharmacology of Antihypertensive Medications

Abstract

Aims. The present study aimed to investigate the knowledge of Libyan pharmacists about the concept of chronopharmacology of antihypertensive medications. Methods. Questioners were studied at the East region (Cities) of Libya (Albyda, Benghazi and Almarj). All the samples were analysed by Excel Software. The pharmacists were asked to fill the questioner whether the antihypertensive medications are given in the morning, evening, bed time, anytime or not sure. Results. Although they did not know about the concept of chronopharmacology, findings shows that 50% of the of the pharmacists in the current study described the tested medications to be taken on the right time dependent on the type of each one. Conclusion. The current study indicated that the practice of pharmacists regarding to the awareness of chronopharmacology concept needs further improvement. The improvement can be done by contribution of healthcare professional and providers to feedback about the importance of chronopharmacology.