Challenges and Role of Pharmacists in Managing Chronic Diseases in India
Chronic diseases, Pharmacist role, India healthcare, Medication adherence, Policy reforms
Chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such a5 diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disorders have become the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in India, accounting for nearly two-thirds of all deaths. The effective management of these conditions requires continuity of care, adherence to long-term therapies, and lifestyle modifications areas where India's physician-centric healthcare system often falls short. Globally, pharmacists have emerged as integral members of chronic disease care teams, contributing through medication counselling, adherence support, and therapeutic monitoring. However, in India, the pharmacist's role remains underdeveloped, constrained by outdated legislation, limited clinical training, professional resistance, and weak public awareness.
This review synthesizes international evidence on pharmacist-led chronic disease interventions, examines emerging studies from India, and critically analyses systemic, educational, and socio-cultural barriers. limiting the pharmacist's clinical potential. International models such as the Asheville Project and UK prescribing pharmacists. demonstrate improved patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, while Indian pilot studies. confirm that pharmacist interventions can significantly enhance adherence, glycemic control, and patient satisfaction. Yet these efforts remain fragmented and under-institutionalized.
The researcher interprets these findings as proof that India possesses the workforce capacity but lacks the regulatory, financial, and cultural frameworks necessary for large-scale implementation. Policy reforms, curriculum modernization, collaborative practice models, and public awareness initiatives are urgently needed to reposition pharmacists as frontline providers in chronic disease care. Leveraging this untapped resource offers a cost-effective strategy to strengthen India's response to the NCD crisis.
"Challenges and Role of Pharmacists in Managing Chronic Diseases in India", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.10, Issue 9, page no.b538-b543, September-2025, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2509166.pdf
Volume 10
Issue 9,
September-2025
Pages : b538-b543
Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_304991
Published Paper Id: IJSDR2509166
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Research Area: Health Science All
Country: Raisen, Madhya Pradesh , India
ISSN: 2455-2631 | IMPACT FACTOR: 9.15 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2016
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