Pharmacists in general practice: what do they do? A qualitative case study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pharmacists working in general practice are a relatively new phenomenon in many European countries. Providing insight into what pharmacists do in general practice may support further implementation of general practice-based pharmacist roles and enhance their contribution to health care.

Aim

To explore the tasks performed by pharmacists in general practice in Sweden.

Method

A case study was conducted in 7 general practices in Uppsala County, Sweden, where pharmacists were employed. Activities performed by pharmacists were self-reported during March 2021. Participant observations and semi-structured interviews with pharmacists were conducted between October and November 2021. Self-reported activities were categorised and analysed using descriptive statistics.

SUBMITTER: Kempen TGH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10682112 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature