The Role and Position of Military Pharmacists in the Health System of the Armed Forces and Emergencies Caused by Crises

Background and Aim: In addition to undergoing classical pharmacy training, military pharmacists have acquired capabilities that enable them to perform their assigned responsibilities well in operational situations and crises. Today, military pharmacists are an integral part of the world's armies. Due to their mastery of pharmaceutical services, military pharmacists are able to easily manage pharmaceutical affairs in operational areas or crises and determine and monitor the priorities of pharmaceutical services in operational or crisis areas.
Methods: This study was conducted using the method of reviewing and analyzing the content of the published papers.
Results: The main task of pharmacists in military operations and crises is to monitor the supply chain of medicines and provide pharmaceutical services. Military pharmacists have a duty to ensure that the required medicines are available in the operating scene, timely transfer of required drugs, and proper storage including maintaining a cold chain for specific medicines, as well as monitoring the proper return of unused medicines to warehouses after the operation.
Conclusion: The main difference between military and civilian pharmacists is their presence in military operations. Military pharmacists have a duty to ensure that the medicines needed by the operational forces are present in the operational fields.