Quality and safety requirements for pharmacy-based vaccination in resource-limited countries

Abstract Pharmacy-based vaccination (PBV) programs have proven to be a promising strategy for improving vaccination coverage, particularly in resource-limited countries. These programs increase accessibility and convenience, increase vaccination rates, and benefit vulnerable populations. However, su...

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Published in:Tropical Medicine and Health
Main Authors: Kidanemariam G/Michael Beyene, Melaku Tileku Tamiru
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025
Subjects:
Pharmacist role
Public health
Pharmacy-based vaccination
Resource-limited countries
Vaccination coverage
Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine
RC955-962
Arctic
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-025-00698-5
https://doaj.org/article/e48c02e7dd094fc6a326c9d5630b64fb
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Summary:Abstract Pharmacy-based vaccination (PBV) programs have proven to be a promising strategy for improving vaccination coverage, particularly in resource-limited countries. These programs increase accessibility and convenience, increase vaccination rates, and benefit vulnerable populations. However, successful implementation requires addressing gaps in regulatory oversight, pharmacists training, inter-professional collaboration, and public awareness. With proper regulatory frameworks, advocacy, enhanced training programs, public education, and establishment of well-designed database, PBV can achieve outcomes comparable to high-resource settings. This commentary aims to inform stakeholders and offer practical recommendations to minimize risks while leveraging its benefits.

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