Integrating sports pharmacy into pharmacy education: a qualitative study of pharmacy students’ perceptions, barriers, and educational priorities

Pharmacy students valued the potential of sports pharmacy but highlighted challenges in embedding it within an already overloaded curriculum. Flexible and targeted approaches, such as electives and guest lectures, may enhance awareness while accommodating diverse student interests. Future research should evaluate such strategies and their impact on preparing pharmacists for roles in sports pharmacy and anti-doping.

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International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy
Published
2026-02-24
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-025-02086-9
Primary Topic
Doping in Sports
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Integrating sports pharmacy into pharmacy education: a qualitative study of pharmacy students’ perceptions, barriers, and educational priorities

Ellen Kirwan, Kingston Rajiah
International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy
Doping in Sports
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Integrating sports pharmacy into pharmacy education: a qualitative study of pharmacy students’ perceptions, barriers, and educational priorities

Ellen Kirwan, Kingston Rajiah
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Abstract

Pharmacy students valued the potential of sports pharmacy but highlighted challenges in embedding it within an already overloaded curriculum. Flexible and targeted approaches, such as electives and guest lectures, may enhance awareness while accommodating diverse student interests. Future research should evaluate such strategies and their impact on preparing pharmacists for roles in sports pharmacy and anti-doping.

International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy
University of Ulster (GB)
Ulster University
Openalex Percentile: Top 51%
Doping in Sports
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