Roles and reimbursement of pharmacists as South Africa transitions towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC): An online survey-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The implementation of Universal Health Coverage in SA has sought to focus on promoting affordable health care services that are accessible to all citizens. In this regard, pharmacists are expected to play a pivotal function in the revitalization of primary health care (PHC) during this transition by the expansion of their practice roles.

Objectives

To assess the readiness and perceptions of pharmacists to expand their roles in an integrated health care system. To determine the availability and pricing of primary health care services currently provided within a community pharmacy environment and to evaluate suitable reimbursement for the provision of such services by a community pharmacist.

Methods

Community pharmacists' across SA were invited to participate

SUBMITTER: Naidoo V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8459985 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature