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Area of Science:

  • Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Pharmacy Education

Background:

  • Clinical pharmacy is not currently practiced in Namibia.
  • There is a need to establish and develop clinical pharmacy services in the country.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce clinical pharmacy concepts and skills to undergraduate pharmacy students in Namibia.
  • To foster a deeper understanding and practical application of clinical pharmacy.

Main Methods:

  • Implementing a progressive clinical pharmacy curriculum from the second year of study.
  • Integrating theoretical knowledge with practical ward-based applications.

Main Results:

  • Students demonstrated an improved understanding of clinical pharmacy principles.
  • Students gained practical insights into applying clinical pharmacy in real-world settings.

Conclusions:

  • A progressive undergraduate curriculum effectively introduces clinical pharmacy in Namibia.
  • This educational approach may encourage future specialization in clinical pharmacy.