Simulated Patient Study in Community Pharmacy Regarding Patient Counseling and Dispensing of Insulin Pen

Insulin therapy is vital for diabetic patients, but errors in its administration can be life-threatening. Pharmacists play a key role in educating and counseling patients on proper insulin pen use. This study investigates the awareness of community pharmacists regarding insulin pen usage using a simulated patient approach. A cross-sectional study employed the simulated patient method, using a scenario with a prescription for a regular insulin pen. The focus was on evaluating pharmacists’ counsel