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Journal : Open Access Health Scientific Journal

The Relationship Between Distribution of Pharmacy Locations and The Availability of Pharmaceutical Services In Kediri City Ismail, Hasan; Setyawan, Fidi
Open Access Health Scientific Journal Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): August 2025
Publisher : Griya Eka Sejahtera

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55700/oahsj.v6i2.110

Abstract

Background: Pharmaceutical services are a vital component of the healthcare system, with pharmacies serving not only as sources of medication but also as centers for drug-related consultation. Kediri City, one of the major cities in East Java, has a population of approximately 295,230 people and an area of 63.4 km², with 156 pharmacies distributed across its regions. However, the uneven distribution of pharmacies may affect public access to pharmaceutical services. This study aimed to analyze the impact of pharmacy distribution on community access to pharmaceutical services in Kediri City.Methods: A quantitative approach was employed using data from the local Health Office, field observations, and a survey of 102 respondents across three districts.Result: The results reveal that areas with a higher number of strategically located pharmacies enjoy better access to pharmaceutical services, whereas regions with fewer pharmacies experience access barriers, such as longer travel time, limited service availability, and lower patient satisfaction.Conclusion: These findings highlight the importance of regulation and oversight in pharmacy distribution to ensure equitable access to services across all areas. Limitations of the study include a limited number of respondents, simple random sampling without stratification, and constrained observational scope. The study recommends policy development for pharmacy distribution based on regional needs to improve access and quality of pharmaceutical services in Kediri City.
Co-Authors Achluddin Ibnu Rochim Adi Atmoko Ahmad Bayu Dwi Rahman Andika Bagus Nur Rahma Putra, Andika Bagus Nur Rahma Anshori, Mohamad Isa Avita Ayu Permanasari Aya Shofia Mufti Ayanti, Bio Putri Budi Wibowotomo Cindy Karunia Pratama Putri D. Jupriono, D. Eny Hastuti, Eny Erma Surya Yuliana Erwin Komara Mindarta Falah, Moh Zainul Fuad Indra Kusuma Gumelar, Muslikh Ridho Wiyan Rahmat Halisa, Siti N Handarini, Dany Moenindiyah Harfi, Muhammad Hari Putranto Harly, Moch Hartono, Supri Henriquez, Ferdinand Daniel Husairi, Fafaylul Abdillah ibnu rochim, Achluddin Imam Muda Nauri Jihan Jihan Joumil Aidil Saifuddin Kendry Widiyanto, M. Khaerurrazikin, Khaerurrazikin Komara, Erwin Kurnia Sri Dewi Lorenzo, Gina A. Luluk Choirun Nisak Nur M Kendry Widiyanto M. Tommy Hasan Abadi Marji Marji Mochammad Maulidie Alfiannor Saputera Moh Zainul Falah Mohamad Rodhi Faiz Mufti, Aya Shofia Muhamad Muslim Muhammad Taufiq Muladi Mulyani, Risya Mustika Muthaharah, Mustika Nabila, Balqis Nandang Mufti Nasir, Mohd Zakaria B Mohammad Na’sha Presly Caurelysia Norhayati Norhayati, Norhayati Novan Andrianto Nur Aulia, Natasya Nurul Hidayat Nurusshobah, Nurusshobah Pambudi, Didik Rio Partono Partono Purnama, Syahida Putri Indah Sayakti Qurnia Annashrida Rahmadina, Aprillia Ramadhan, Moch. Rizal Ramadhani, Khofifah Andhiatama Razaq, Hilal Nurfadhilah Rini Rahmawati, Rini Rio Pambudi, Didik Rizaldi, Gusti Rizka Mulya Miranti Rr. Poppy Puspitasari Ryan Kurniawan Ryan Kurniawan Satriani, Cahya Tifandi Setyawan, Fidi Sujito Sujito Sukardi Sukardi Sumarli Sumarli Sumarli Sumarli, Sumarli Syaifulloh, Muchammad Nur Syamsul Arifin Ulfa Wulan Agustina Wahid, Ilham Dhya'ul Wahidin, Ahmad Faizal Widiyanto, M. Kendry Widyanto, Kendry Winaryo, Hendi Bekti Yusuf Hariyoko