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September 10, 2025International Journal of Clinical PharmacyOpen Access

The Aged Care Onsite Pharmacist (ACOP) program in Australia: a qualitative study to examine key considerations for successful implementation in residential aged care homes

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SJSara JavanparastDGDaria S. GutteridgePHPeter Hibbert

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Overview

Qualitative study explores medication management and stakeholder perspectives in aged care, emphasizing implementation considerations.

Key Points

  • Successful implementation requires understanding complex interactions at individual and organisational levels.
  • Most participants value the contribution of onsite pharmacists to medication management in aged care.
  • Flexibility in the program is essential for increased acceptability and long-term sustainability.
  • Critical factors include workforce, organisational leadership, resources, and policy support for success.

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Javanparast et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1d23054b1d3bfb60f7e15https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-025-01991-3
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