Innovative models for the delivery of pharmacy services in rural and remote areas

Pharmacy services are a critical part of the health system for dispensing medications, educating patients on their use and ensuring patient safety. However, just as for many other types of services, providing pharmacy services can be more challenging in rural and remote areas due to limited health human resources, as well as geographic and infrastructure challenges. This rapid synthesis examines the types of innovative models that have been used in rural and remote areas to overcome some of these challenges and their effects on the quintuple-aim outcomes.