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Table 4 Elements needed for implementing immunization services in pharmacies

From: Pharmacists as immunizers in Lebanon: a national survey of community pharmacists’ willingness and readiness to administer adult immunization

 

No

Yes

n (%)

n (%)

E1

More university education and training on immunization administration for pharmacists are needed

67 (16.3%)

345 (83.7%)

E2

Formal certification in vaccine administration should be required for pharmacists

183 (44.4%)

229 (55.6%)

E3

Continuous education and training workshops on immunization, safely administration and handling of vaccines

26 (6.3%)

386 (93.7%)

E4

Financial reimbursement or adequate remuneration

66 (16%)

346 (84%)

E5

Patients demand

19 (4.6%)

393 (95.4%)

E6

Collaboration with medical clinics

86 (20.9%)

326 (79.1%)

E7

Support from medical and nursing associations

76 (18.4%)

336 (81.6%)

E8

Support of health authorities (Ministry of Public Health and Order of Lebanese Pharmacists)

3 (0.7%)

409 (99.3%)

E9

Pharmacist interest

16 (3.9%)

396 (96.1%)

E10

Legal issue

71 (17.2%)

341 (82.8%)