{ "id": 5703, "date": "2026-10-12T23:10:54", "date_gmt": "2026-10-12T23:10:54", "guid": { "rendered": "https:\/\/dirghajoshi.com.np\/?p=5703" }, "modified": "2026-10-12T23:10:57", "modified_gmt": "2026-10-12T23:10:57", "slug": "advancing-good-pharmacy-practice-to-strengthen-pharmacists-role-in-health-care-delivery-insights-from-a-capacity-building-workshop-in-nepal", "status": "publish", "type": "post", "link": "https:\/\/dirghajoshi.com.np\/en\/advancing-good-pharmacy-practice-to-strengthen-pharmacists-role-in-health-care-delivery-insights-from-a-capacity-building-workshop-in-nepal\/", "title": { "rendered": "Advancing Good Pharmacy Practice to Strengthen Pharmacists\u2019 Role in Health Care Delivery: Insights from a Capacity-Building Workshop in Nepal" }, "content": { "rendered": "

Abstract<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Background<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) provides a globally recognized framework for promoting the safe, effective, and rational use of medicines while strengthening pharmacists\u2019 contributions to patient-centered care. To support pharmacy workforce development and explore perspectives on GPP implementation in remote healthcare settings, a one-day capacity-building workshop titled \u201cGPP: Strengthening the Role of Pharmacists in Health Care Delivery\u201d was conducted at Karnali Academy of Health Sciences (KAHS), Jumla, Nepal, on 5th June 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Methods<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The workshop included expert-led presentations and interactive discussions on key GPP domains, including rational medicine use, patient counseling, professional ethics, and the evolving role of pharmacists in healthcare delivery. A post-workshop evaluation was conducted using a semi-structured Likert-type questionnaire and open-ended feedback questions. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative responses were examined using thematic analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Results<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Of the 75 workshop participants, 50 completed the post-workshop evaluation questionnaire, and 44 complete responses were included in the analysis. Participants reported that the workshop content was relevant to pharmacy practice and highlighted the importance of patient counseling, medication safety, continuing professional development, and strengthening Good Pharmacy Practice implementation in remote regions of Nepal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Participants perceived the workshop as a useful platform for discussing GPP implementation and strengthening the role of pharmacists in healthcare delivery. The workshop also identified important barriers to GPP implementation, including workforce limitations, restricted access to professional development opportunities, and inadequate infrastructure. The findings indicate strong interest in continuing professional development activities focused on patient-centered pharmacy practice, medication safety, and rational medicine use. Future initiatives should incorporate longitudinal evaluation and objective measures to assess their impact on professional practice and healthcare outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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