Barriers and enablers to pharmacist involvement in social prescribing: A systematic review of qualitative studies

Key Points

• Pharmacists face significant barriers to involvement in social prescribing initiatives, impacting patient care.
• Key themes include insufficient training and lack of awareness among healthcare professionals regarding social prescribing.
• Systematic review of qualitative studies identifies enablers that could enhance pharmacist participation in social prescribing.
• Highlighting these barriers and enablers may facilitate improved collaboration among healthcare providers.