Role of Pharmacists in Developing Countries: the Current Scenario in Pakistan
Language:
English
Series/Journal Title:
Human Resources for Health
Volume:
7
Issue:
54
Copyright:
2009
Pages:
11
Description:
The pharmacy profession has expanded significantly in recent years in professional services delivery and now has been recognized as an important profession in the multidisciplinary provision of health care. In contrast to the situation in developed countries, pharmacists in developing countries are still underutilized and their role as health care professionals is not deemed important by either the community or other health care providers. The aim of this paper is to highlight the role of pharmacists in developing countries, and highlights the current scenario and portrays the pharmacy profession in Pakistan. [adapted from abstract]
Subject
Geographic Focus
Resource Type
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