Table 2.
Role of pharmacist in space
| Category | Role |
|---|---|
| Evolution of medical domain | Personalised medication by developing targeted therapies using advancements in genomics Targeted and personalised therapies optimised for specific patient groups in the spcae |
| Patient care | Drug tolerance testing Countermeasure support |
| Compounding | Combining, altering or mixing ingredients/medications suit the needs of astronaut physiology and genetics in the space Preparing “convenience” and “contingency” medical kits Development of personalised medicine include myriad inorganic as well as organic strategies |
| Dispensing | Handling medications and prescriptions during the space mission includes supply of dose administration aids (blister packs) |
| Clinicalpharmacokinetic monitoring | Designing drug dosage regimens based on PK-PD Recommending or scheduling measurements of drug concentrations in biological fluids Monitoring and adjusting dosage regimens on the basis of pharmacologic responses and biological fluid Evaluating responses to drug therapy Educating crew members about pharmacokinetic principles and appropriate indications for clinical pharmacokinetic monitoring Developing quality assurance programs for documenting improved patient outcomes |
| Pharmacy integration | Patient safety issues Drug information |
| Clinical pharmacogenomics | Advocating for the rational and ethical use of pharmacogenomics testing Ordering pharmacogenomics tests when appropriate Optimizing medication therapy based on pharmacogenomics test results Providing information and educating crew members in spaceflight Supporting and participating in research |
| Pharmacovigillance | Kit inspection Storage of pharmaceutical Drug recalls |
| Drug information | Medication monographs Drug recalls Pharmaceutical technology update Medical checklist procedures |
| Break | A break from any tasks includes food and toilet breaks, and social interactions in the space. |
| Commercial space travel | Ensure people health Ensure essential medicine availability Ensure alternative medicine availability Ensure availability of alternative treatments |