PSHP 2026 Residency Conference

Purpose
The primary objective of this study is to assess Pennsylvania Community pharmacist awareness of SOC regulatory models. The secondary objective is to determine pharmacist perception on SOC regulation change in Pennsylvania.


Methods
This mixed-methods study will explore pharmacists’ awareness and perceptions of SOC using survey questions guided by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR).
The survey will be conducted via Qualtrics. Eligible participants include pharmacists who are licensed and practicing in a community pharmacy in Pennsylvania. A flyer for the research project survey was distributed to pharmacies via email, in-person, and direct messaging.
Each qualifying participant will have the option to enter a drawing. Participant responses to the survey will not be linked to their raffle entry. Twenty (20) participants will be randomly selected to each receive a $50 gift card. Survey results will be exported, and descriptive statistics will be utilized to assess results of both the primary and secondary objectives.


Results
Findings presented represent ongoing preliminary data from 32 respondents as of 4/15/26. Respondents were across chain (36%), grocery/mass merchant (55%), and independent (9%) settings. Most reported limited familiarity with SOC (48% slightly familiar, 33% not at all). Following educational material, respondents viewed SOC favorably. 85% agreed it would improve patient satisfaction, 85% supported updating the current regulatory model, and 81% considered SOC an important initiative. Most expressed confidence in their ability to follow SOC guidelines (88%) and their willingness to advocate for it (72%). Top barriers included workflow constraints and staffing requirements (50% each), policymakers (47%), and training requirements (44%).


Conclusions
Preliminary findings suggest strong pharmacist support for SOC regulatory models, with most recognizing their importance and potential to improve patient care. Key barriers reflect systemic challenges requiring stakeholder collaboration. As data collection continues, these trends may inform targeted strategies to advance pharmacist-led SOC advocacy and adoption.


Approved by Temple University Institutional Review Board (IRB).