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. 2021 Oct 14;16(10):e0258674. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0258674

Table 2. Barriers and facilitators for the inclusion of general practice pharmacists in Australia.

Barriers Facilitators
Funding/lack of government support [40,41,45,47,48,51,54,5759,61] Willingness of collaboration (rapport, communication, and team support) [40,41,45,47,49,51,54,57,58]
Role clarity [40,41,45,47,48,51,54,5759]
Logistical challenges (office space, lack of resources and time) [40,47,51,57,59,61] Pharmacists’ characteristics [45,47,51,54,57]
Lack of awareness of pharmacists’ activities and underutilisation [51,54,57] Clearly defined scope of practice [40,57]
Benefits for patients and better patient outcomes [40,48,57,59,61]
Medical culture, perception, and attitudes [40,45,47,51,58,61] Recommendation by GPs to patients [51]
Lack of mentors [51,54,59,61] Remuneration/external funding [40,45,61]

*GP-General Practitioner.