Community Pharmacy Services

3 researchers across 1 institution

3 Researchers
1 Institutions
0 Grant PIs
0 High Impact

Research in community pharmacy services examines the role of pharmacies in delivering accessible healthcare and improving public health outcomes. Investigations focus on medication management, patient adherence, and the integration of clinical services within community pharmacy settings. Methodologies include practice-based research, patient surveys, and analysis of healthcare utilization data to understand the effectiveness and efficiency of pharmacy interventions. Specific areas of study encompass medication therapy management, point-of-care testing, health and wellness programs, and the management of chronic diseases through pharmacy-based care models.

This work holds particular relevance for Arkansas by addressing the healthcare needs of diverse populations across the state, including those in rural areas with limited access to traditional healthcare providers. Community pharmacies can serve as vital points of access for preventive services, chronic disease management, and public health initiatives such as vaccination campaigns. Research in this area informs strategies to optimize pharmacy services, potentially reducing healthcare costs and improving health equity within Arkansas communities.

This research area intersects with health policy implementation science, health disparities, rural health services, and substance abuse treatment. Engagement spans multiple institutions, fostering a collaborative environment for advancing the understanding and practice of community pharmacy services.

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Top Researchers

Name Institution h-index Citations Career Stage Badges
Benjamin S. Teeter UAMS 12 526
Lois Coulter UAMS 3 36
Adrian Williams UAMS 2 17

Strategic Outlook

Global signals from OpenAlex for this research area: where the field is growing, how concentrated leadership is, and where Arkansas sits relative to the world's top-100 institutions. Descriptive only — surfaced as input to the conversation about where to place bets, not a recommendation. Signal confidence: LOW

Global trajectory
5,056 works in 2025
-3.1% CAGR 2018–2025
Leadership concentration
0.5% held by global top 5 institutions
Fragmented HHI 0
Arkansas position
Arkansas not in global top 100
No AR institution among the top-100 contributors to this topic over the 2018–2025 window.

Top US institutions in this area

  1. 1 University of Wisconsin–Madison 215
  2. 2 University of Iowa 141
  3. 3 University of Michigan 136
  4. 4 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 135
  5. 5 The Ohio State University 133
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