Developing a competency assessment framework for pharmacists in primary health care settings in India.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Competency frameworks in the pharmacy profession define the necessary practice standards and establish benchmarks for work accountability and career progression. Pharmacists are integral to primary healthcare, and assessing their competencies is essential for improving the performance of primary healthcare services. Although several countries have developed competency frameworks for pharmacists in primary healthcare, such frameworks are currently lacking in India.

Methods

This study aimed to develop a competency assessment framework for in-service pharmacists in Indian public primary healthcare settings. For which, a five-stage consultative process was followed. In the first stage, the systematic literature review was conducted to identify pharmacist competencies

SUBMITTER: Kumar S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11892806 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature