Pandemic Preparedness and Response
A new report from CPA examining the critical role of pharmacists in pandemic preparedness and response
The Commonwealth Pharmacists Association (CPA) is delighted to share our new report on Pandemic Preparedness and Response: The Critical Role of Pharmacists.
The report, authored by CPA’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning team with the support of our valued member organisations, presents compelling evidence of the vital role pharmacists play in this area, illustrated through case studies from across the Commonwealth during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Despite their extensive involvement, the report finds that pharmacists remain underrepresented in national emergency plans and health policy frameworks; it concludes with clear, actionable recommendations to support the strategic integration of pharmacists into future health emergency preparedness and response efforts.
Elevating the role of pharmacists is not only a matter of recognition but also a public health imperative for safeguarding global health security.
Click here or on the photo of the report below to download this resource today.
“Pharmacists were essential to the COVID-19 response, yet they are too often excluded from emergency planning.
“If we are serious about strengthening pandemic preparedness, pharmacists must be embedded in health emergency frameworks.
“This report presents clear evidence of their vital contributions from the COVID-19 pandemic and sets out practical recommendations that recognise integrating pharmacists as essential to future health emergencies.”
Grace Grange
Research Officer
This report was made possible thanks to contributions from several of our member national pharmacy associations: