Study of Professional Classification of Dispensers in Pharmacies of Al-Dhalea Governorate - 2023
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Abstract
Background: Pharmacies play a vital role in meeting the healthcare needs of the population, as many people rely on pharmacies for medicine and health advice. The classification of professionals working in pharmacies is essential for improving pharmaceutical care. Professionals classified based on educational qualification.
Objective: This study was aimed to determine the professional identity of the dispensers in the pharmacies of Al-Dhalea governorate.
Method: Data of 218 professional dispensers from pharmacists, pharmacy technician and non-pharmacists were collected from 115 pharmacies of community and hospital pharmacies from different areas in Al-Dhalea governorate as questionnaires filled by the dispensers in the pharmacies for identification of their profession. In addition, consent form was signed by participants.
Results: The results showed that the profession of the dispensers in the studied pharmacies were as follow [104 (47.7%) pharmacy technician, 47 (21.6%) pharmacist, 17 (7.8%) high school, 14 (6.4%) nursing, 11 (5.0%) physician assistance, 10 (4.6%) laboratories, 7 (3.2%) college of education, 3 (1.4%) physician, 2 (0.9%) accounting graduation, 2 (0.9%) dentist, and 1 (0.5%) anesthetic graduate].
Conclusion: Most dispensers in the studied pharmacies were pharmacists and pharmacy technicians (69.3%), while the non-pharmacists were (30.7%). It is recommended to adhere to the laws regulating work in pharmacies in order to provide appropriate health services.
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Dispensers, Pharmacist, Pharmacy, Al-Dhalea governorate, Pharmacy technician
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