Himeji City Supports Himeji Pharmaceutical Association's Demonstration Project on "Appropriate Antibiotic Prescribing"

Project Poster

Project Objectives

By analyzing prescription data collected from cooperating pharmacies within the city, this project aims to objectively understand local antibiotic usage patterns and promote appropriate prescribing based on factual evidence, ultimately contributing to the establishment of a high-quality healthcare system.

As "medication experts," pharmacists have a mission to ensure patients use medications correctly. Currently, the overuse and excessive prescribing of antibiotics are leading to the global threat of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria—microorganisms that no longer respond to drug treatment. The Himeji Pharmaceutical Association and Himeji City will analyze data collected from local pharmacies to visualize how antibiotics are being used across the region, aiming to improve the quality of healthcare delivery.

Implementing Bodies (Three-Party Collaboration)

Implementing Body: Himeji Pharmaceutical Association (General Incorporated Association)

Technical Support: Pharmo Co., Ltd. (providing cloud infrastructure, etc.)

Support: Himeji City (public health guidance, public awareness cooperation, etc.)

Implementation Period and Scope

In fiscal year 2026, this project will be conducted on a demonstration basis at selected "cooperating pharmacies" that have agreed to participate.

Implementation Period: June 2026 to March 2027 (continuation beyond this period subject to separate discussion)

Scale: 50 cooperating pharmacies within the city

Verification Content: The project will verify whether the collection and analysis of prescription data can be conducted smoothly and securely, and how the analytical results can be effectively utilized in local awareness-raising activities.

Project Implementation Method (Data Flow)

This project will utilize the secure cloud platform provided by Pharmo Co., Ltd. and proceed as follows:

Data Transmission: Cooperating pharmacies will transmit prescription medication data in anonymized form.

Strict Anonymization: No personal information such as names or addresses will be used. All data will be processed to ensure individuals cannot be identified before analysis.

Analysis and Verification: Using Pharmo Co., Ltd.'s platform, the Himeji Pharmaceutical Association will analyze regional prescribing trends, produce reports, and verify their effectiveness.

Personal Information Protection

The data used in this project will be handled strictly as "anonymously processed information," with all personally identifiable information such as name and address completely excluded. For citizens (patients) who do not wish their data to be used, an opt-out mechanism is in place allowing them to request exclusion at the pharmacy counter.

Opt-Out Opportunity

If you do not wish your data to be used in this project, you may inform the pharmacist at the pharmacy counter when submitting your prescription. Data from individuals who make such a request will be promptly excluded from analysis. Please note that opting out will have no impact whatsoever on the medical services you receive.

Benefits to Citizens

By enabling the pharmaceutical association to provide accurate information to pharmacies based on analysis results, patients will receive safer and more effective treatments.

Objective data will help assess local antibiotic use in alignment with WHO (World Health Organization) goals.

Collective regional efforts will help suppress the emergence of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria, ensuring that effective medications remain available for serious infections in the future.

Organization and Company Overview

Himeji Pharmaceutical Association (General Incorporated Association)

An organization dedicated to advancing the professional capabilities of local pharmacists and pharmacies, and contributing to the health and well-being of the community.

Pharmo Co., Ltd.

Head Office: 3-20-2 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Representative: Yoshie Hiroi

Develops and operates IT solutions for prescription pharmacies, supporting regional healthcare collaboration.

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