Advancing Public Health through Community Pharmacy Practice

Mager, Natalie A. DiPietro; Bright, David R.

doi:10.3390/pharmacy11020056

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“…Community pharmacies have evolved into comprehensive healthcare centers, offering a range of services that encompass disease management, wellness programs, and preventive care. This expansion of services is a response to the rising demand for accessible and convenient healthcare solutions [11][12][13]. Consequently, the financial dynamics of community pharmacies have grown in complexity [14].…”

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Financial indicators utilization among community pharmacists: A comprehensive study for pharmacy management

Abu Assab,

Hasan,

Alhamad

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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Background The financial management of community pharmacies is a critical aspect of healthcare delivery, as pharmacists often operate as healthcare providers and business managers. Understanding pharmacists’ awareness, perceptions, and practices related to financial indicators is essential for effective pharmacy management. There is a paucity of research addressing this issue regionally and locally. Objectives This study aimed to investigate the perceptions and utilization of financial indicators among community pharmacists in Jordan and identify demographic and contextual factors influencing their financial practices. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted, surveying 353 community pharmacists from various regions of Jordan. The developed and validated survey assessed demographic characteristics, utilizations of financial indicators, and perceptions of their significance. Pharmacists were queried about their financial practices, including the use of various financial indicators. Descriptive and analytical statistics were used to portray the study’s findings. Results The study included a diverse group of community pharmacists in terms of demographic characteristics. Most pharmacists exhibited awareness of financial indicators, with a higher awareness of profitability and liquidity indicators. Pharmacists generally had positive perceptions of the importance of these indicators in daily practice. High agreement was observed in financial practices, including following up on payables and receivables, monitoring changes in monthly revenue, and preparing income statements. There was significant variation in the utilization and perception of financial indicators based on factors such as pharmacy ownership, province, foundation age, and practical experience. Conclusion The findings indicate a positive correlation between utilization and perception, emphasizing the importance of raising awareness of financial indicators among pharmacists. The study also highlights the significance of tailored financial training programs for pharmacists at different stages of their careers and the importance of regional context in financial practices. Understanding these variations can lead to more effective financial management and improved healthcare services in community pharmacies.

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Financial indicators utilization among community pharmacists: A comprehensive study for pharmacy management

Abu Assab,

Hasan,

Alhamad

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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“…This advancement in the pharmacy sector has been driven by numerous challenges, among them; the growing demand for healthcare services (Eldooma et al, 2023 ) and the escalating burden of chronic diseases among the elderly accompanied by the overload of healthcare organisations. CPs are skilful health experts and have a unique potential that can directly affect public health (DiPietro Mager & Bright, 2023 ). They constitute the third largest healthcare profession following physicians and nurses (Mossialos et al, 2015 ).…”

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Attitudes of community pharmacists towards extending their professional roles in Oman

Abdul Razzak,

Syed Sulaiman,

Khan

et al. 2024

Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice

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“…Furthermore, other professional activities and patient care services have been increasingly introduced in community pharmacies in recent years in many countries, including Saudi Arabia. 1,[6][7][8][9][10] These include medication reviews, minor ailment management, smoking cessation programs, vaccination and immunization services, 11,12 and point-of-care (POC) testing for chronic diseases. 13 Community pharmacists play an essential role in the healthcare system.…”

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Trends, Capacity Growth, and Current State of Community Pharmacies in Saudi Arabia: Findings and Implications of a 16-Year Retrospective Study

Alrasheedy

2023

RMHP

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Purpose Community pharmacies provide access to medicines and pharmaceutical services. Consequently, adequate availability and sufficient workforce capacity must be ensured for effective healthcare delivery. This study assessed the community pharmacy sector in Saudi Arabia, including density, workforce capacity, and evolution from 2007 to 2022. Methods This retrospective study measured community pharmacy infrastructure and workforce capacity using international indicators and standardized measures, including community pharmacy and community pharmacist density per 10,000 people and ratio of community pharmacists per pharmacy. Several data sources and platforms were used to collect the data including the Ministry of Health, Saudi General Authority for Statistics, and Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development. Results The number of community pharmacies increased by 89.30%, from 5466 in 2007 to 10,347 in 2022, and density increased from 2.25 to 3.22. However, density varied by region, from 3.97 to 1.95. The number of community pharmacists increased by 98.02%, from 10,932 in 2007 to 21,648 in 2022, and community pharmacist density increased from 4.51 to 6.73. However, the ratio of community pharmacists per pharmacy remained unchanged (2.0 in 2007 and 2.1 in 2022). Female pharmacists were first issued licenses to practice in community pharmacies in 2016, and the proportion of female pharmacists to total increased from 0.29% (n=42) in 2016 to 10.95% (n=2370) in 2022. The nationalization policy for community pharmacies was implemented in 2020, and the proportion of Saudi pharmacists increased from 3.08% (n=581) in 2019 to 19.90% (n=4306) in 2022, while proportion of expatriate pharmacists decreased from 96.92% (n=18,292) to 80.10% (n=17,342). Conclusion The findings showed that the community pharmacy sector in Saudi Arabia recently experienced substantial growth comparable to high-income countries. However, further improvements are required in some regions to increase community pharmacy density. Moreover, the ratio of pharmacists per pharmacy should be improved to meet the healthcare system needs.

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Advancing Public Health through Community Pharmacy Practice

Abstract: The overarching goal of public health is to advance the health of individuals, communities, and populations [...]

Cited by 5 publications

References 29 publications

Financial indicators utilization among community pharmacists: A comprehensive study for pharmacy management

Financial indicators utilization among community pharmacists: A comprehensive study for pharmacy management

Attitudes of community pharmacists towards extending their professional roles in Oman

Trends, Capacity Growth, and Current State of Community Pharmacies in Saudi Arabia: Findings and Implications of a 16-Year Retrospective Study

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