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Challenges to the pharmacist profession from escalating pharmaceutical demand.

Judith A Cooksey1, Katherine K Knapp, Surrey M Walton

  • 1Illinois Regional Health Workforce Center, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA.

Health Affairs (Project Hope)
|September 13, 2002
PubMed
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The growing demand for pharmacists due to increased medication use has outpaced supply, leading to greater workloads and technology adoption. Addressing structural barriers in community pharmacies is crucial for improving medication use and patient care.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Pharmacy Practice
  • Healthcare Workforce Studies

Background:

  • Medication use has unexpectedly increased, escalating demand for pharmacists beyond current supply.
  • The pharmacy profession is shifting from medication dispensing to patient-focused care, necessitating expanded clinical training.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the impact of increased medication use on pharmacist demand and supply.
  • To identify current responses to pharmacist shortages and evaluate their effectiveness.
  • To highlight barriers within the medication-use process, especially in community and retail pharmacy settings.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on pharmacist workforce trends and medication use.
  • Analysis of pharmacy practice models and technological integrations.

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  • Examination of structural and process barriers in community pharmacy settings.

    • Main Results:

    • Pharmacist demand has outpaced supply due to increased medication use.
    • Workload increases and the adoption of pharmacist extenders and technology are key responses.
    • Significant structural and process barriers impede optimal medication use in community and retail pharmacies.

    Conclusions:

    • The current pharmacist shortage requires strategic attention to workforce planning and resource allocation.
    • Addressing identified barriers in community and retail pharmacy is essential for enhancing the medication-use process.
    • Health care leaders and policymakers must prioritize solutions to improve pharmacy workforce sustainability and patient care outcomes.