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A step towards gender equity to strengthen the pharmaceutical workforce during COVID-19

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There is plenty of evidence to support that women leaders are needed in the health and pharmaceutical sectors, although most of the leadership positions in global health are predominantly occupied… Click to show full abstract

There is plenty of evidence to support that women leaders are needed in the health and pharmaceutical sectors, although most of the leadership positions in global health are predominantly occupied by men. This is a major challenge to global health policy. Gender diversity and inclusion within the pharmaceutical workforce is integral to optimal patient care. Women continue to be underrepresented in senior and leadership positions within pharmacy, despite outnumbering the men in the global pharmacy workforce. This commentary highlights the need towards gender equity and discusses the several key initiatives that are building momentum and making substantial progress towards this agenda in the pharmaceutical workforce.

Keywords: workforce; towards gender; pharmaceutical workforce; step towards; gender equity

Journal Title: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice
Year Published: 2020

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