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An Arab pharmacy spring: taking matters in their own hands
1College of Pharmacy, Qatar University, PO Box 2713, Doha, Qatar, nadir.kheir@gmail.com.
International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy
|August 3, 2013
Summary
Pharmacy practice in the Arab world is undergoing a significant transformation, moving beyond traditional pill counting. This commentary explores the factors driving this change and the emerging "pharmacy Arabic spring." Keyword: pharmacy practice, Arab world, pharmacy Arabic spring.
Area of Science:
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Middle Eastern Healthcare Systems
Background:
- Pharmacy practice globally is evolving, yet developing regions face stagnation.
- Traditional pharmacy roles in the Arab world are limited to dispensing and routine tasks.
- Significant challenges hinder the advancement of pharmaceutical care in the Arab region.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the phenomenon of a "pharmacy Arabic spring" emerging in the Middle East.
- To identify factors contributing to past and present apathy in Arab pharmacy practice.
- To highlight indicators of impending positive change within the profession.
Main Methods:
- Commentary and analysis of current trends in pharmacy in the Arabic-speaking Middle East.
- Discussion of historical and contemporary factors affecting pharmacy practice.
- Identification and sharing of signs signaling a professional transformation.
Main Results:
- A significant shift is occurring in pharmacy practice across the Arabic-speaking Middle East.
- Factors contributing to historical stagnation are being identified and addressed.
- Early signs of a revitalized and progressive pharmacy profession are evident.
Conclusions:
- The "pharmacy Arabic spring" represents a potential liberation from traditional constraints.
- Addressing the root causes of apathy is crucial for advancing pharmacy in the Arab world.
- The profession is poised for substantial positive change and modernization.
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