Rheumatoid Arthritis | ASPCares Pharmacy

Posted by Aariel Almeida on July 22nd, 2019

Out of more than 100 types of arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis or RA is one of the most common types. RA affects women more than men, with chilling statistics of the premature mortality rate of approximately 50% and a decrease in life expectancy by around 3 years. While RA can affect any age group, studies reveal that in the United States, nearly 1.3 million of the adult population, within 40–60 years, have RA. Studies further show that 66% of the employed patients with RA is likely to face a reduction in job tenure.

Proper disease management can only improve the situation and quality of life for the patients.

With RA being an autoimmune disease, the body’s immune system attacks the joints. This causes the tissues around the joints swell and become inflamed, making the joints painful, warm and stiff.

Any joint can be affected by RA but usually joints in the hands and feet which are comparatively smaller, affected first and gradually over time, other parts get affected making the condition worse.

Treatment for Rheumatic disease requires an integrated, multidisciplinary team. Adding a pharmacist to the team helps in improving patient condition and education. From free nationwide delivery and local pick up options to expert advice and medication management, or even help to locate alternative funding, we are here to guide in every step of the way.

Our Pharmaceutical care involves patient relationships; obtaining medication history information; preventing, identifying, and resolving medication-related problems; dispensing medications; educating and counseling patients and healthcare providers; monitoring patient and medication effects; and ensuring continuity of care.