Influence of drug shortages on the well-being at work of pharmacists practicing in community pharmacies.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The problem of drug shortages is not new, but it has reached unprecedented levels in recent years. In community pharmacies, pharmacists are forced to develop daily strategies to deal with such shortages and ensure patient care. These efforts result in significant constraints and adjustments to pharmacists' daily practices. The aim of this study is to explore the possible relationship between the consequences of drug shortages and the well-being of pharmacists in pharmacies.

Material & method

This study adopts an exploratory qualitative approach by interviewing pharmacists working in community pharmacies in Wallonia. The data were collected between March and June 2023 through individual semi-structured interviews using a resolute guide. The interview guide was ad

SUBMITTER: Juliette B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11292554 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature