Qualitative study identifies key challenges in community pharmacy operations in Bangladesh, suggesting policy reforms to improve healthcare access.
Key Points
Improving healthcare access is possible by addressing community pharmacy challenges, and enhancing operational efficiency can build public trust.
Key themes highlight issues like inconsistent medicine availability and unreliable supply chains, exposing patients to counterfeit risks.
Qualitative interviews with pharmacists and customers revealed a need for affordable digital tools to streamline inventory management and enhance service quality.
Strengthening regulatory enforcement and diversifying supplier networks may boost medicine safety, indicating the urgency for integrated reforms.