FACTORS RELATED TO THE PARTICIPATION OF PHARMACIES IN CHONBURI PROVINCE IN PROVIDING COMMON ILLNESS SERVICES

Abstract

This cross-sectional analytical study investigated factors related to the participation of pharmacies in Chonburi Province in providing common illness services. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire from June to December 2025. Participants included 61 licensed pharmacists from participating in common illness services and 256 from non-participating in common illness services. Descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression were used for data analysis. Pharmacies serving more than 80 clients per day were more likely to participate in the program than those serving fewer than 40 clients per day (OR_adj = 3.27; 95% CI; 1.43-7.49). Pharmacies that strongly agreed that participating pharmacies should be accredited quality pharmacies were more likely to participate than those expressing lower levels of agreement (OR_adj = 8.01; 95% CI; 2.62-24.46). In addition, pharmacies that strongly agreed that the program could be sustained for more than four years were more likely to participate (OR_adj = 3.25; 95% CI;1.61-6.55). These findings suggest that relevant agencies should support pharmacies with lower client volumes, promote quality pharmacy accreditation, and strengthen confidence in the long-term sustainability of the program.