In This study we tried to make it representative to the valuable and timely contribution of the evolving landscape of pharmacy practice in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
We highlighted the critical “power gap” and provided compelling evidence that, pharmacists are heavily involved in patient care, and they have positive impact on patient outcomes
But still pharmacists lack the formal privileges necessary to maximize this impact.
The key strength of the study lies in identifying organizational barriers as the primary obstacle (23.1%),
In the study we offers actionable insights for hospital management to pursue internal policy reforms.
Additionally, the study’s broad scope encompassing the Ministry of Health, military institutions, the private sector, and academic entities, ensures that the findings reflect a comprehensive view of the national healthcare system. Moreover, the research stands out as a powerful advocacy tool, serving as a foundational document for promoting legislative updates and the standardization of clinical roles, thereby directly supporting the overarching goal of enhancing pharmaceutical care across the Kingdom.
About the Author
Fakhr Al-Ayoubi
PhD, MSc, R Pharm, MBA, ABSP Head of the Cardiology Quality Pharmacy Team Intensivist Cardiology Clinical Pharmacist Department of Cardiac Sciences KFCC College of Medicine President, of Cardio Clinical Pharmacy Group Saudi Heart Association Adjunct Assistant Professor College of Pharmacy King Saud University Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
