DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sajp.2026.v15i04.004

Pages: 93-101

Introduction: Chronic diseases represent a major global public health challenge. Therapeutic patient education (TPE), recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as essential for enhancing autonomy and improving adherence, is already integrated into healthcare systems in several countries. In Morocco, the rise in chronic diseases and high rates of non-adherence underscore the need to involve community pharmacists, as local healthcare providers, in the implementation of TPE programs tailored to the national context. Objective: This study aimed to assess community pharmacists’ knowledge of TPE and to examine their potential willingness to engage in the implementation of this practice within their pharmacy practice. Materials and Methods: Data collection took place over 4 months using a questionnaire distributed both online and handed out directly to selected pharmacists in the city of Rabat. The questionnaire included 16 closed-ended, open-ended, or multiple-choice questions. Responses collected online via Google Forms were exported to Google Sheets and combined with those collected in the field into an Excel file, with missing data coded as “no response.” All data were analyzed using simple sorting and pivot tables. Results: Among the surveyed community pharmacists, 58.58% associated TPE with the general concept of health education, indicating a partial understanding of TPE’s objectives and specific characteristics. Furthermore, 72% were unable to identify the concrete steps necessary for its implementation, highlighting a gap in the practical understanding of this approach. Nevertheless, 84% of participants expressed a willingness to engage in educational activities with patients. Conclusion: TPE is increasingly being integrated into the management of chronic diseases, but its implementation remains limited, particularly due to a lack of funding and cooperation among healthcare professionals. In Morocco, community pharmacists, as local healthcare providers, c