LOCUM PHARMACY RESEARCH

Explore how KETS Research investigates locum pharmacist dependency, workforce instability and the financial and clinical sustainability of New Zealand community pharmacies.

LOCUM PHARMACY RESEARCH

Understanding the True Cost of Workforce Instability

Locum pharmacists perform an essential role in maintaining pharmacy services when permanent pharmacists are unavailable.

The research question is therefore not whether locums are valuable.

Research Areas

The question is:

What happens when temporary staffing becomes a long-term operational dependency?

KETS Research proposes research into the financial, operational and clinical consequences of persistent locum dependency.

Potential areas include:

Proposed Flagship Study The True Cost of Locum Dependency in New Zealand Community Pharmacy

A study of financial burden, workforce instability, operational continuity and pharmacy sustainability.

Understanding Workforce Challenges

Exploring the True Cost of Locum Dependency

Discover research opportunities examining locum staffing costs, continuity of clinical services and workforce stability in community pharmacy. Connect with KETS Research to discuss research directions focused on the long-term sustainability of pharmacy operations.