pISSN 1226-6051
eISSN 2508-786X
eISSN 2508-786X
Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats analysis for implementation of a pharmacy-based immunization delivery program in South Korea
| Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
| • Easy access to pharmacists by the public | • No current law allowing pharmacists to immunize in Korea |
| • Six-year PharmD education system | • No current billing and reimbursement structure |
| • Availability of pharmacy practitioners, faculty, students | • Lack of data-sharing infrastructure |
| • Innovative and independent entrepreneurial pharmacists | • Workload and implementation concerns |
| • Active pharmacy organizations | • No legislative advocacy training to change the law |
| Opportunities | Threats |
| • Need for pandemic response to vaccinate the community | • Low acceptance by other professions (scope of practice) |
| • Preparedness for post-pandemic public health prevention | • Public perception (not familiar with the idea) |
| • Convenience for patients | • Limited interest and interaction by legislators |
| • Advanced practice change | |
| • Funding and revenue sources | |
| • Pharmacist and student ‘champions’ | |