Volume 6, Issue 1 (2026)

Pharmacists are a profession that enjoys high public confidence and are the most approachable members of the healthcare team. For this reason, every pharmacist needs a clear understanding of their main professional roles (PR) and the specific professional functions (PF) that flow from them. The present study was undertaken to thoroughly break down the principal PR into an integrated collection of PF. Materials for the analysis included official statements and recommendations issued by the World

Mental health is a critical global health priority, and pharmacists are well positioned to enhance patient outcomes across various practice sectors. This investigation aimed to examine pharmacy students’ perspectives on instruction, learning, and future practice applications related to mental health. In February 2020, an anonymous digital survey was administered to pharmacy students across the UK and Ireland via the Qualtrics™ platform, yielding responses from 232 participants. The initial objec

Since 2015, the National Health Service (NHS) has provided financial support for pharmacists to be deployed within general practice (GP) settings to alleviate operational workload pressures. This transition requires these professionals to assume new responsibilities and integrate seamlessly into GP environments. Autonomous prescribing constitutes a fundamental component of the GP pharmacist's duties; nevertheless, empirical understanding remains limited regarding both the systemic integratio

Our group has previously demonstrated that a structured pharmacist review of medical orders against specific oncology treatment criteria, before compounding injectable antineoplastic therapies, effectively minimizes post-preparation medication waste. To optimize these savings and further curtail the loss of prepared oncology agents, we expanded our established checklist to include a clinical assessment of the patient’s infection status. This study evaluates how effectively the revised screening

Geriatric populations represent one of the most susceptible demographics during the COVID-19 pandemic, accounting for a substantial percentage of mortality related to the virus. Although medication reviews and reconciliations conducted by pharmacists are effective in minimizing the occurrence of potentially inappropriate medications, these clinical services were suspended during the pandemic. To evaluate the prevalence of and the variables linked to the use of inappropriate medicines among older

The administration of oncological medications represents a high-risk medical procedure where clinical errors can result in fatal patient outcomes. Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) is a well-established methodology for identifying and preventing latent systemic risks, and its efficacy has been demonstrated across diverse sectors, including healthcare delivery. The objective of this investigation was to identify potential vulnerabilities in the prescription and administration

The increasing use of the internet for self-directed antibiotic consumption has become a growing public health concern, as it may accelerate antimicrobial resistance and lead to avoidable health complications. This study therefore examines the extent of internet-facilitated antibiotic self-medication and the factors associated with it among patients attending private clinics in Kawempe Division, Kampala Capital City, Uganda. An analytical cross-sectional design was used in this study. Participan

Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) poses a critical global public health threat and is currently addressed through Commonwealth Pharmacists Association(CPA) initiatives. Pharmacists occupy a strategic position to direct AMS strategies that promote the judicious utilization of antimicrobials; nevertheless, these efforts are often impeded by a recognized deficiency in health leadership capabilities. Drawing insights from the Continuing professional development (CPD) Fellowship scheme in the United Ki