Health promotion, pharmaceutical training and public health: A scoping review on readiness and competencies in studies with students and professionals

Key Points

• The review aims to assess the readiness and competencies of pharmacists in health promotion within public health contexts.
• Conducted a scoping review of literature on training and competencies related to health promotion in pharmacies.
• Analyzed data from studies focusing on pharmacy students and professionals.
• Evaluated the alignment between training expectations and actual practices.
• Identified a disconnect between normative training expectations and real-world practices in pharmacies.
• Recommended enhancements in pharmacy curricula and professional development programs.
• Proposed changes to health-system arrangements to better integrate pharmacists into health promotion efforts.