Pharmacists perspectives on challenges and facilitators in initiating medications take-back program in Indonesia: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The establishment of a medication take-back program is an important intervention to prevent the improper disposal of expired or unused household medications. However, such a program has not been established in Indonesia. A significant step in establishing the program is to gain a better understanding of pharmacists' perspectives on the associated challenges and facilitators. Therefore, this study aimed to explore pharmacists' perspectives on the associated challenges and facilitators in initiating medications take-back program in Indonesia.

Methods

This qualitative study was conducted through Key Informant Interviews with a purposive sample of nine pharmacists working in community health centers (CHC) in Bandung City, Indonesia. The discussions were transcribed, co

SUBMITTER: Alfian SD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11492182 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature