SERVING THE POPULATION IN PHARMACIES IN IRAQ: STATUS, PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS

The article is devoted to the study of the current state of pharmaceutical services for the population in Iraq. The author analyzes the key problems arising in the process of providing pharmaceutical services, including the shortage of qualified specialists, limited availability of medicines, the spread of counterfeit products, and insufficient quality control of medical goods. Special attention is paid to the assessment of pharmacy infrastructure, the legislative framework regulating pharmaceutical activities, and the influence of economic factors on the development of the sector. Based on the analysis of statistical data and surveys of pharmaceutical sector employees, the main barriers preventing the effective functioning of the pharmacy network are identified. The work proposes ways to improve the pharmaceutical service system, including the development of professional education, stricter control over the quality of medications, improving the availability of medical products for the population, and increasing public awareness about the proper use of medicines. The presented recommendations can contribute to improving the quality of pharmaceutical services in Iraq and, in general, to increasing the efficiency of the country's healthcare system. The analysis emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach to solving existing problems, combining the efforts of the state, pharmaceutical companies, and professional communities. Special attention in the future should be paid to the introduction of modern technologies in the work of pharmacies and the development of mechanisms for international cooperation in the field of drug quality control.