What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to explore the evolution and implementation of community pharmacy services across different countries in the EU.

April 17, 2026Open Access

Evolution of community pharmacy services in the European Union and beyond: a cross-country survey of 33 national pharmacy organisations

JBJorge P. B. BatistaEuropean Union AWAnita Elaine WeidmannUniversität Innsbruck EMErika MallariniBocconi University

Key Points

The aim is to explore the evolution and implementation of community pharmacy services across different countries in the EU.
Conducted a cross-country survey of 33 national pharmacy organizations.
Evaluated the changes in community pharmacy services since 2020.
Analyzed factors influencing the sustainable implementation of these services.
Community pharmacy services expanded significantly across Europe since 2020.
Sustainable implementation relies on supportive regulatory frameworks.
Public remuneration is crucial for the advancement of pharmacy services.

Abstract

Since 2020, CPS have expanded across Europe, with wider availability and, in some cases, progression from pilots or individual provision to national implementation. Wider and more sustainable implementation appears to depend on supportive regulatory frameworks and public remuneration.

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