September 23, 2025Asia Pacific Journal of Health ManagementOpen Access

Public Perceptions and Utilization of Community Pharmacies And Pharmacists: A qualitative study in Indonesia

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MAMuhammad Al AminUniversity of Mataram TATasya Hardina AdhaUniversitas Gadjah Mada AWAnna Wahyuni WidayantiUniversitas Gadjah Mada

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Qualitative study assesses public perceptions of pharmacists and their utilization of community pharmacies in Indonesia, indicating important healthcare roles.

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Many participants view community pharmacies primarily as drug shops, failing to recognize pharmacists as healthcare professionals.
A qualitative phenomenological approach gathered insights from 22 participants in Semarang and Palembang, revealing treatment preferences.
Most participants opted for over-the-counter medications, showing potential underutilization of pharmacist services for counseling.
Accessibility and drug quality were key factors influencing decisions to visit community pharmacies, highlighting areas for service improvement.

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Amin et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d4739d31b076d99fa6bbee https://doi.org/10.24083/apjhm.v20i2.3605

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Qualitative study assesses public perceptions of pharmacists and their utilization of community pharmacies in Indonesia, indicating important healthcare roles.

Public Perceptions and Utilization of Community Pharmacies And Pharmacists: A qualitative study in Indonesia

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Public Perceptions and Utilization of Community Pharmacies And Pharmacists: A qualitative study in Indonesia

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