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This scoping review aims to evaluate the effectiveness and operational mechanisms of medicine donation programs.

Redistribution of donated medicines through solidarity pharmacies and other strategies: A scoping review

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Scoping review maps medicine donation programs, revealing operational impacts and access equity in healthcare.

This scoping review aims to evaluate the effectiveness and operational mechanisms of medicine donation programs.
Conducted systematic searches in PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar (July 11, 2025)
Included original studies, expert opinions, and grey literature related to donation programs or solidarity pharmacies
Data extraction focused on study characteristics, donated medicines, contexts, actors involved, and guiding responses.
Mapped 41 publications on medicine donation programs from 1988 to 2025
Identified varied implementation models, from global partnerships to local initiatives
Highlighted public health effects including improved equity in emergencies and challenges like logistical barriers.

Vieira et al. (2026) studied this question.

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