Patterns of dosage regimen instructions regarding topical medicines: how is the information perceived by patients?

Background: The communication of dosage regimen instructions by physicians is of utmost importance on treatment adherence. Few studies until now have approached the topical treatment adherence subject.

Objective: This study aims the characterization of dosage regimen instructions given by physicians and the assessment of chronic dermatological patients' perception regarding these instructions.

Knowledge and Practices of Community Pharmacists in Topical Dermatological Treatments.

The connection between pharmacists' knowledge and practice on the provided information to patients about dermatoses and their treatment is insufficiently characterized. Furthermore, pharmacists' contributions in counselling and in promoting adherence to topical treatment is not fully understood. This study has three main objectives.