The role of pharmacists in society

Pharmacists’ roles in society, not least within the health care sector, is changing. Pharmacists are seen in new contexts, like primary care. The concept of pharmaceutical care, that is pharmacists’ practice and responsibility in relation to individual patients, is part of this. The research focus is on how the pharmacist role is evolving in a new landscape, for example pharmacists in new roles within health care, cognitive services in pharmacy and pharmacist prescribing.

Recent publications

• Kempen TGH, Koumi R, Kälvemark Sporrong S. Pharmacists in general practice – What do they do? A qualitative case study. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy. 2023;45:1472-1482.

Contact:

Sofia Kälvemark-Sporrong, professor, sofia.kalvemark-sporrong@uu.se