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Item Clinical pharmacy practice in private hospitals in Windhoek Namibia(University of Namibia, 2025) Gideon, Hendrina Peingombili; Jonkman, LaurenThe practice of clinical pharmacy in Namibia is poorly understood, with limited documented evidence of its application in clinical settings. There is broad awareness of the need for the implementation of clinical pharmacy services among healthcare professionals; however, there is a need to further examine the acceptance and integration of clinical pharmacy practice among these professionals. This study assessed the current practice of clinical pharmacy in private hospitals in Windhoek, Namibia, specifically focusing on the level of integration of clinical pharmacy practice into the multi-disciplinary healthcare team and differences in perceptions between healthcare team members. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed online to healthcare professionals (medical practitioners, pharmacists, and nurses) working in private hospitals in Windhoek. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics. A total of 53 healthcare professionals responded to the questionnaire, of which 60% (n=32) were nurses, 20% (n=11) were doctors (general practitioners (n=4) and specialists (n=7)), and 19% (n=10) were pharmacists. The majority (66%, n=35) of the responses confirmed that clinical pharmacists are an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team. Additionally, 43% (n=23) of participants indicated that pharmacists are actively engaged in most areas of care relating to the distribution of pharmaceuticals in their respective hospitals, while a minority (9%, n=5) indicated that pharmacists are not involved in these roles. The study further found that most participants (47%, n=25) indicated that pharmacists are only involved in a few patient care rounds, which reflects that pharmacists in private hospitals in Windhoek still have a lot to do in order to be more involved in clinical practice. Overall, healthcare practitioners in private hospitals in Windhoek are aware of clinical pharmacy practice and view the practice as an integral part of multi-disciplinary care. However, the implementation and provision of clinical pharmacy services are still in their infancy, presenting an opportunity for growth