Average number of pharmacies per 100.000 inhabitants
31%
Average share of pharmacies located in rural areas
98%
of the population takes less than 30 minutes to access a community pharmacy in Europe
Night-shift available in
93%
of countries in Europe
Homecare services available in
47%
of countries in Europe
Pharmacists are highly qualified healthcare professionals, experts in medicines and pharmaceutical care, who have received a minimum of 5 years university education and training and work at the hearth of European communities.
Community pharmacies are the most accessible healthcare facility available to the public
Pharmacies are widely distributed in rural areas across Europe and in some rural municipalities they represent the only point of access to healthcare available for the community.
Through extended opening hours and night services, pharmacies are accessible 24/7 to the public.
Community pharmacists ensure continuity of care for patients who are not physically able to visit the pharmacy through range of homecare services such as providing support for chronic disease patients in tertiary care or in their homes.
