ArticlePharmacy (Basel, Switzerland)2026
Pharmacist-Led Flu Vaccination Services in Romanian Community Pharmacies: Barriers, Perceptions, and Implementation Challenges.
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- Beyond the Dispensary: Pharmacists' Perspectives on the Responsible Implementation of Emerging Clinical, Digital, and Ethically Sensitive Roles.Pharmacy (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Professional Independence as the Foundation of Modern Pharmacy Practice: A Comparative Analysis of Deontological Frameworks Across 30 European Jurisdictions.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Personal Influenza Vaccination and Willingness to Receive Vaccination in Community Pharmacies Among Pharmacists and Family Physicians in Northwestern Romania: A Cross-Sectional Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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Abstract
Although pharmacist-led vaccination is a global standard for expanding immunization coverage, its adoption in Romania remains at an early stage. While previous studies have focused on early adopters, this research evaluates barriers, perceptions, and readiness among community pharmacies that do not yet provide this service, thereby addressing a critical knowledge gap regarding the "non-vaccinating" majority. A cross-sectional mixed-methods study was conducted among 208 pharmacists representing national chains, regional networks, and independent pharmacies. Quantitative data were analyzed using Chi-square tests and Spearman correlations to identify structural disparities, while a thematic analysis was employed to explore qualitative insights related to professional identity and operational barriers. We identified a clear mismatch between pharmacies' willingness to provide vaccination services and their practical ability to implement them. Independent pharmacies demonstrated a strong intention to adopt vaccination services (71.4%) but were limited by financial constraints, with high implementation costs identified as a significant barrier (
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