[The pharmacist and assisted death: What is their perspective? What dilemmas do they face?]

Medically induced death is a topic of particular relevance in today's healthcare world. The loss of the fundamental value of human life in society is leading to the emergence of new legislation in an increasing number of countries that permit the practice of euthanasia and/or assisted suicide. The perspective of pharmacists as healthcare professionals who directly participate by dispensing the medication used to end a patient's life has been very little studied. This paper presents a review of studies that gather pharmacists' opinions and experiences regarding assisted death, revealing a high level of support for these practices within the profession. However, in-depth analysis is necessary to uncover the real contradictions and ethical dilemmas pharmacists face in their role as healthcare providers.