Transforming pharmacy practice in Kuwait

In the last few decades, pharmacy services have expanded to fulfil the need for more complex health needs from population worldwide. Moving from ‘product‐centred’ to a ‘patient‐centred’ profession, pharmacists are required to master more professional competencies to deliver high quality pharmaceutic...

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Published in:The International journal of health planning and management 2023-07, Vol.38 (4), p.879-888
Main Authors: Al‐Haqan, Asmaa, Moreau, Pierre, Alghanem, Sarah, Shaaban, Jenan, Alsalem, Adel, Hajjiah, Adnan, Abdullah, Ali Hadi, Al‐Saleh, Batool, Al‐Qadi, Eman, Al‐Soraj, Monerah, Al‐Bader, Abdullah
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Drug stores
Future
Health needs
Health services
Holistic approach
Kuwait
Patient care planning
Patient-centered care
Patients
Pharmaceutical sciences
Pharmacists
Pharmacy
pharmacy practice
Pharmacy services
policy
Profession
Professional development
Regulatory agencies
Services
Workforce
workforce development
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Summary:In the last few decades, pharmacy services have expanded to fulfil the need for more complex health needs from population worldwide. Moving from ‘product‐centred’ to a ‘patient‐centred’ profession, pharmacists are required to master more professional competencies to deliver high quality pharmaceutical services to their patients and community. In Kuwait pharmacy practice has long been identified as a sector yet to be developed. With the announcement of the ‘new Kuwait vision 2035’ planning for pharmacy practice and workforce development and improvement has become imperative. Academic, professional, and regulatory bodies have collaborated to shape the future of pharmacy profession in the country. The approach described here reflects the initial steps for transforming and advancing the pharmacy profession in Kuwait. Highlights In Kuwait pharmacy practice has long been identified as a sector yet to be developed. Planning for practice and workforce development and improving the quality of healthcare services are considered fundamental aspects of a prosperous and sustainable future. Academic, professional, and regulatory bodies have collaborated to shape the future of pharmacy profession in the country. The work presented here highlights the success of a holistic approach that could be adopted regionally and globally.
ISSN:0749-6753
1099-1751
DOI:10.1002/hpm.3631