What is Social Pharmacy?
Social pharmacy is a branch of pharmacy that deals with the social aspects of pharmacy and the pharmaceutical sciences. It is concerned with the interface between pharmacy practice and the social sciences, and with the social impact of pharmacy practice.
What are the aims of social pharmacy?
The aims of social pharmacy are to:
- Improve the understanding of the social aspects of pharmacy and the pharmaceutical sciences
- Improve the quality of pharmacy education
- Improve the quality of pharmacy practice
- Improve the social impact of pharmacy practice
What are the objectives of social pharmacy?
The objectives of social pharmacy are to:
- Develop and promote the study of the social aspects of pharmacy and the pharmaceutical sciences
- Encourage and facilitate research in the social aspects of pharmacy and the pharmaceutical sciences
- Disseminate knowledge and understanding of the social aspects of pharmacy and the pharmaceutical sciences
- Foster the development of pharmacy education and practice that is responsive to social needs
- Promote the social responsibility of pharmacy and the pharmaceutical sciences.