GOVERNMENTS across the globe are being urged to implement sustainable funding models for pharmacist-delivered professional services.
Launching the International Pharmaceutical Federation's (FIP) Sustainability of pharmacists-delivered professional services through viable remuneration models, policy statement, FIP Board of Pharmaceutical Practice Chair (and former Pharmacy Guild of Australia National Vice President) Paul Sinclair, stressed the need for a strong viable pharmacy sector.
"A common concern among pharmacy associations worldwide is the long-term financial viability of professional services delivered by pharmacists," he said.
"These concerns are first and foremost triggered by the impacts of continued price and margin cuts in dispensing of medicines and the non-allocation of funding in many settings for extended professional services and social care.
"A successful remuneration model is one that promotes sustainable delivery of professional services.
"These should be integrated into broader health system strategies and, therefore, funding plans. COVID-19 has proven how important pharmacy is to health care.
"Governments and policymakers must acknowledge that the viability of the pharmacy profession is an issue for the broader health sector and society as a whole."
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