ABSTRACT
The contribution of pharmacists to health care and health gain has been the subject of considerable debate. However, the impact of changing employment patterns in pharmacy on the supply and demand for pharmacists has been largely neglected even though this affects the way pharmacy is practised. The aim of this chapter is to describe the features which characterise the current pharmacy workforce, to explore what changes have taken place over time, and to discuss the likely impact of the changes on the supply of, and demand for, pharmacy labour.
