Roles and barriers of community pharmacy professionals in the prevention and management of noncommunicable diseases in Ethiopia: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pharmacists play a crucial role in the prevention and management of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) by providing medication therapy management, disease monitoring, and patient education. However, existing evidence on the roles and barriers of community pharmacy professionals (CPPs) in preventing and managing noncommunicable diseases in Ethiopia remains inconsistent. This study aimed to synthesize available research on the roles and barriers faced by CPPs in noncommunicable diseases prevention and management among adults in Ethiopia.

Methods

A comprehensive literature search using four electronic databases, including Scopus, Medline/Ovid, Web of Science, and Embase was conducted. In addition, further studies were identified through Google Scholar searches and manua

SUBMITTER: Sendekie AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12422921 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature