African Journal of
Pharmacy and Pharmacology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Pharm. Pharmacol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0816
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJPP
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 2285

Full Length Research Paper

Clinical Pharmacy in South Africa: Qualitative investigation of perspectives of practicing pharmacists

Elmien Bronkhorst
  • Elmien Bronkhorst
  • School of Pharmacy, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa.
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Natalie Schellack
  • Natalie Schellack
  • School of Pharmacy, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa.
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Andries GS Gous
  • Andries GS Gous
  • School of Pharmacy, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa.
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  •  Received: 25 August 2022
  •  Accepted: 01 November 2022
  •  Published: 30 November 2022

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