The effects of Social Security Institution implementations on community pharmacists' job satisfaction: A qualitative study

Pharmacy Education in Turkey From Professional Socialization Perspective

“…It was reported that pharmacy education and pharmacy practice do not fully conform with one another. [24][25][26][27] Softening the clear-cut boundaries between the academy and professional life will facilitate the formation of professional identity. However, it's possible only if qualified professionals involve in education, students gain experience in working life, education is designed in accordance with the needs of work practices, and if an interprofessional education approach is adopted.…”

“…A study conducted by Gülpınar and colleagues demonstrated that pharmacy education offered at schools of pharmacy doesn't conform with the work that graduates do at community pharmacies. 27 The pharmacists participated in the study stated that since the governmental regulations force them to prioritize keeping their business alive due to commercial concerns, they tend to spare less time to patients and provide less counseling service, and thus cannot enjoy job satisfaction. The result of the study also revealed the huge unconformity between pharmacy education provided at schools and the work of pharmacists.…”

“…The result of the study also revealed the huge unconformity between pharmacy education provided at schools and the work of pharmacists. 27 Due to this unconformity, pharmacy education in Turkey faces the risk of becoming ineffective.…”

“…In Gülpınar and colleagues' study, there were even some participants who stated that governmental implementations weaken their relationship with patients and they see patients only as a financial source, which can be perceived as loss of professional values in pharmacists. 27 Considering the importance of role models in the formation of professional identity, it can be said that some of the community pharmacists' discourse do not tally with the abovementioned "good pharmacist" conception. To this end, by means of regular in-service trainings to be conducted when the need arises, ethical values should be emphasized and it should be ensured that professional ethics should be reflected on professional attitudes.…”

Ethical Overview of Pharmaceutical Industry Policies in Turkey from Various Perspectives

“…Surplus drugs are goods given toll-free by drug companies to pharmacies via distribution channels, and at the same time, they are quantity discount practices. 17 In the process of the supplier's sales, surplus goods are motivational tools to increase sales volumes; however, regarding the receivers, surplus goods mean stock loading. All around the world, the pharmaceutical sector uses surplus goods.…”