Dr. Ali Azeez Al-Jumaili a professor from Clinical Pharmacy Department at the College of Pharmacy, University of Baghdad led an international research team from (5) Arab countries (Iraq- Egypt- Palestine- UAE- Qatar), and (2) American universities in a multi-country study including 12 Arab countries to identify the factors influencing Job satisfactions among pharmacists in the Arab World entitled (Factors Impacting Job Satisfaction among Pharmacists in the Arab World: A Qualitative Study, which was published in Q1 Journal Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal with a (Cite Score of 7.4) according to Scopus Index, which is under the ELSEIVER publisher.
The survey data stated reasons which impacting job satisfaction among pharmacists practicing in Arab world including underestimation of the pharmacists’ role, low salaries, a lack of motivation, and excessive workload were reported as major contributors to job dissatisfaction. On the other hand, professional commitment and the culture of the work setting were the major contributors to job satisfaction. The study provides valuable insights into the aspects concerning pharmacists’ satisfaction in the Arab world. Policymakers and other stakeholders need to act upon aspects of pharmacists’ job satisfaction and dissatisfaction to ensure potentially better working environment and patient outcomes.