The Increasing Sustainability Threats to Community Pharmacies in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Insurance Coverage Barriers and Policy Recommendations

Abstract: Because of the nature their practice and location, community pharmacies subject owners employees to heightened risk from theft, fire, malpractice, among other threats. As a result, liability insurance is required for personnel. This paper describes vulnerability liabilities, as well options benefits they offer. Finally, challenges policy uptake by in low- middleincome countries were identified, recommendations help promote made. Keywords: Community pharmacy, Insurance policies, Low- middle- income countries, Pharmacists, Threat.