“…Studies that have investigated the patient or public perspective are generally supportive of granting pharmacists prescribing authority in specific situations, such as after diagnosis by a physician, for a limited range of clinical conditions, in emergencies, renewing prescriptions, and modifying dosage regimens. 10 , 12 In these studies, patients expressed optimism that pharmacist prescribing could enhance healthcare access, especially for minor ailments, and valued pharmacists' competence and communication skills. However, concerns were raised about pharmacist training in diagnosis, access to medical records, and privacy in a community pharmacy setting.…”