The pharmacy as a primary care provider.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Primary care is an essential component of any health system, but building high-quality primary care has proven to be a challenge for most developing countries. Among the multiplicity of providers in South Asia, one of the most ubiquitous channels through which not only medicines are obtained but also primary care advice is sought is the neighborhood pharmacy. There are widespread availability of pharmacies in South Asia. There is also good evidence that working with pharmacies in this way is a globally accepted idea, and there are several examples of countries, such as France and Nigeria, that have integrated pharmacies into their primary care systems and entrusted them with significant responsibilities.

Methods

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SUBMITTER: Mor N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10483221 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature