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In what ways can the (community) pharmacists contribute to the implementation of the
Universal Health Care (UHC) law?

Community pharmacist nowadays are recognized as primary healthcare providers, their roles
in healthcare have expanded and evolved now in preventive and holistic care. Nowadays, the
pharmacist is not considered anymore as a mere expert in medicines and drugs, but represents
a relevant healthcare-related actor who plays, in collaboration with other healthcare
professionals, a vital role in disseminating high-quality information that is also understandable to
people, as well as monitoring and surveillance of adverse reactions of drugs and medicines is
one of of the ways a community pharmacist can contribute under UHC. The expertise of
community pharmacist toward s dispensing of medicines, interpreting prescriptions, and patient
counselling is the greatest way of giving a quality healthcare the people needs. Community
pharmacist is among the most accessible healthcare providers, they are most often the first
point of call for patients seeking medical advice. A Community Pharmacist’s knowledge, skills,
accessibility, and extended trading hours represents the capacity of the profession to contribute
towards enhancing and complementing access and primary healthcare coverage under UHC.