Comparative Analysis and Conclusion

Abstract

Nowadays, people across the globe are living longer, particularly because of positive development of the health care system in many parts of the world, technology advancement, new cost-effective medicines, better lifestyles, better understanding of diseases, various research discoveries, and better trained health care personnel. Population structure in most countries is generally showing fewer children and larger elderly populations. Life expectancy generally in many countries has reached the mid-80s, while the life expectancy in some low-income countries can be below 60. As the population ages, it will experience more chronic diseases and consume more medicines. The world population in 2013 was 7.125. billion, with an annual change of 1.2%. It is estimated that developing countries accounted for 97% of this growth because of the dual effects of high birth rates and young populations. The improvement in the quality and responsible use of medicines in society is very much dependent on the overall quality of the health care and pharmaceutical system. There is a great need for an effective pharmacy practice to ensure responsible and quality use of medicines from all angles.