Perceptions of CPD within the pharmacy profession
Focal points
□ A questionnaire was used to determine current perceptions of continuing professional development within the pharmacy profession in Northern Ireland
□ Although the majority of respondents understood the concept, few pharmacists currently practise this method of professional development
□ Almost 90 per cent of responding pharmacists agreed/strongly agreed that it was essential for all practising pharmacists to participate in continuing professional development
□ Lack of time, remuneration and locum cover, location and type of courses provided, and lack of understanding about continuing professional development were all identified as barriers to participation
