[e-drug] Role and Competencies of District Pharmacists

["Hazel Bradley" <hbradley@uwc.ac.za>]

E-DRUG: Role and Competencies of District Pharmacists
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Dear E-Druggers,

I am doing research into the roles and competencies of district
pharmacists. I am based in South Africa but I realise that many
countries around the world have moved to a district health system over
the last few years and most have a pharmacist based at district level
to oversee pharmaceutical services. I have found very little published
literature on the subject, but expect that there may be quite a bit of
"grey literature" around which is difficult to access and would be
very useful for my research.

I would love to hear from anyone who can provide me with information
on district pharmaceutical services and, in particular, aspects
related to the roles and competencies of district pharmacists -
including job descriptions and any specific training provided for this
position. (Either your own experiences or pointing me to relevant
literature or reports would be appreciated). Thanks Hazel 

Hazel Bradley BPharm, MPH
Senior Lecturer
School of Public Health, 
University of the Western Cape
Private Bag X17, BELLVILLE 7535
SOUTH AFRICA
Email: 	hbradley@uwc.ac.za 
Tel:  	+ 27 21 959 2630
Fax: 	+ 27 21 959 2872
Cell:  	+ 27 72 297 9932