Competencies needed for pharmacist prescribing: A qualitative study of competency frameworks to identify gaps in Dutch pharmacy education

Preparing pharmacists for prescribing roles in the Netherlands requires integrating several new or expanded competencies into pharmacy education. Regardless of the prescribing model to be introduced, assuming responsibility for prescribing decisions and outcomes appears essential.

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Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning
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2026-01-29
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cptl.2026.102589
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Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
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Competencies needed for pharmacist prescribing: A qualitative study of competency frameworks to identify gaps in Dutch pharmacy education

Josephine F. Mertens, Thomas G.H. Kempen, Zohra Fayzi
Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning
Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
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Competencies needed for pharmacist prescribing: A qualitative study of competency frameworks to identify gaps in Dutch pharmacy education

Josephine F. Mertens, Thomas G.H. Kempen, Zohra Fayzi
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Abstract

Preparing pharmacists for prescribing roles in the Netherlands requires integrating several new or expanded competencies into pharmacy education. Regardless of the prescribing model to be introduced, assuming responsibility for prescribing decisions and outcomes appears essential.

Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and LearningVol. 18(5)
Utrecht University (NL), Leiden University Medical Center (NL)
Quality Education
Openalex Percentile: Top 76%
Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
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