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will need to think of new and imaginative ways to attract young people into these roles. The understanding of pharmacy education and the factors that influence it, are essential for human resource planning and for achieving universal access to medicines. Collaboration with key partners including governments and national and international pharmacy organisations is crucial to achieving sustainable solutions to the issues surrounding pharmacy education.

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