Bridging the Gap between Pharmacy Education and NHS Workforce Needs

Authors

  • K. Mounika Associate Professor, Vivekanandha Pharmacy College, Salem-637303, The Tamilnadu Dr.Mgr.Medical University Chennai Author
  • R. Kanmani Student, Vivekanandha Pharmacy College, Salem-637303, The Tamilnadu Dr.Mgr.Medical University Chennai Author
  • C. Kaviya Student, Vivekanandha Pharmacy College, Salem-637303, The Tamilnadu Dr.Mgr.Medical University Chennai Author
  • P . Monika Student, Vivekanandha Pharmacy College, Salem-637303, The Tamilnadu Dr.Mgr.Medical University Chennai Author
  • G.V. Madhumitha Student, Vivekanandha Pharmacy College, Salem-637303, The Tamilnadu Dr.Mgr.Medical University Chennai Author

Keywords:

Pharmacy education, National Health Service workforce, Clinical pharmacy, Pharmacist prescribing, Healthcare workforce development, Interprofessional education, Experiential learning, Curriculum reform, Digital health, Telepharmacy, Competency-based education, Primary care pharmacy, Medicines optimization, Healthcare policy, Workforce transformation, Patient-centered care

Abstract

The transformation of pharmacy practice within the National Health Service (NHS) demands a workforce equipped with advanced clinical, prescribing, and digital competencies. However, disparities persist between traditional pharmacy education and contemporary workforce requirements. This article critically examines these gaps and proposes evidence-based strategies, including curriculum reform, experiential learning, interprofessional education, and policy alignment, to bridge the divide between academia and practice

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Published

2026-06-30

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 6 (2026)

Section

Articles