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Exploring pharmacy professionals insights for advancing the pharmacy curriculum: A qualitative study
Muhammad Usman Khan1, Muhammad Abubakar2, Emmama Jamil3
1Department of Pharmacy, Iqra University H-9 Campus, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Currents in Pharmacy Teaching & Learning
|March 17, 2026
Summary
Pharmacy curriculum in Pakistan needs urgent reform to bridge theory-practice gaps and incorporate modern topics like pharmacogenomics. This ensures graduates are prepared for advanced roles in healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Pharmaceutical Education
- Curriculum Development
- Health Professions Education
Background:
- The pharmacy curriculum in Pakistan requires updating to meet evolving global healthcare standards.
- Identifying current gaps and needs is essential for effective curriculum reform.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore deficiencies, requirements, and priorities within Pakistan's pharmacy curriculum.
- To gather perspectives from pharmacy professionals for evidence-based recommendations.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study utilizing semi-structured interviews with 23 pharmacy professionals.
- Data collected from November 2024 to March 2025.
- Inductive coding and thematic analysis of interview transcripts.
Main Results:
- Five core themes and fourteen subthemes identified.
- Gaps noted between theoretical knowledge and practical application.
- Lack of contemporary topics (e.g., pharmacovigilance, AI) and need for structured internships/residencies.
Conclusions:
- Continuous and urgent reform of the pharmacy curriculum in Pakistan is necessary.
- A competency-based, practical, and globally standardized approach is crucial.
- Updated curriculum will prepare pharmacists for advanced clinical, analytical, and leadership roles.
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