Advancing Good Pharmacy Practice to Strengthen Pharmacists’ Role in Health Care Delivery: Insights from a Capacity-Building Workshop in Nepal

Background: Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) provides a globally recognized framework to promote the safe, effective, and rational use of medicines while strengthening the role of pharmacists in patient-centered health care. To enhance awareness and practical understanding of GPP principles in the local context, a one-day workshop titled “GPP: Strengthening the Role of Pharmacists in Health Care Delivery” was conducted. Methods: The workshop was facilitated by subject experts and faculty members and included focused presentations and interactive discussions addressing key components of GPP, such as rational use of medicines, medication counseling, professional ethics, and the evolving responsibilities of pharmacists. Particular emphasis was placed on the current status, challenges, and opportunities for GPP implementation in Nepal in comparison with international standards. Participant feedback was collected at the end of the program. Results: Participants reported a high level of satisfaction with the workshop, highlighting the relevance and clarity of the content as well as its perceived professional and career-related benefits. Interactive discussions enabled participants to identify context-specific challenges and opportunities in pharmacy practice in Nepal. Minor logistical limitations, including sound system and internet connectivity issues, were noted but did not significantly affect overall engagement. Conclusion: The workshop underscored the importance of continuous professional development initiatives to strengthen the implementation of GPP and enhance pharmacists’ contributions to health care delivery. Conducting similar capacity-building programs, particularly in remote and underserved regions, may support the promotion of standardized pharmacy practice and contribute to improved health care outcomes in Nepal.