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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacy Practice
  • Global Health Workforce Development

Background:

  • The pharmacy support workforce (PSW) is a vital mid-level cadre assisting pharmacists globally.
  • Significant international variation exists in PSW education, regulation, and scope of practice.
  • A competent PSW is essential for pharmacists to expand their clinical roles and improve patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the global inconsistencies in the pharmacy support workforce (PSW).
  • To emphasize the need for a standardized and recognized PSW to support pharmacists' advanced roles.
  • To discuss the role of international collaboration in developing the PSW.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of global variations in pharmacy support workforce (PSW) roles, education, and regulation.
  • Review of initiatives by organizations like the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) to address PSW development.
  • Identification of critical factors for PSW advancement.

Main Results:

  • Global PSW landscape shows extensive variation, hindering consistent development.
  • Lack of standardized education, regulation, and defined roles impedes PSW effectiveness.
  • The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) is actively working towards global PSW standardization.

Conclusions:

  • Standardized education, legislative frameworks, and clear role definitions are critical for PSW advancement.
  • Global collaboration is necessary to ensure a competent PSW, enabling pharmacists to fulfill advanced patient care provider roles.
  • Developing the PSW is key to addressing pharmacy workforce shortages and enhancing pharmaceutical services worldwide.