Pharmacy Serpa Pinto, Porto and Pharmaceutical Services of the Portuguese Institute of Oncology of Porto Francisco Gentil, EPE, Porto

Raquel Santos Martins' internship report details her experiences at the Portuguese Oncology Institute of Porto and Farmácia Serpa Pinto, focusing on pharmaceutical activities and innovations. In the hospital setting, she managed high-alert medications and explored new chemotherapy technologies, while in the community pharmacy, she prepared compounded medications and conducted health screenings. The report highlights the use of finasteride and dutasteride for androgenetic alopecia, noting their effectiveness in increasing hair count, with dutasteride being more potent. It also discusses pregabalin's efficacy in treating neuropathic pain, supported by clinical trials. The document underscores the pharmacist's role in medication safety, personalized treatment, and patient education on health issues.