Prescription for Influence - Pharmacy’s Digital Trailblazers

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Published: Nov 30, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.47836/mjmhs.20.6.44
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Social media, Pharmacy, Healthcare, Professionalism, Pharmaceuticals

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Azyyati Mohd Suhaimi
Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Kampus Besut, 22200 Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia

Abstract

The realm of social media has seen a remarkable surge in influencers spanning various domains, from fashion and beauty to fitness and lifestyle. Pharmacy influencers hailing from backgrounds in healthcare and pharmaceuticals, utilize platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Twitter to share their expertise and connect with online audiences. The adoption of these effective tools for sharing disseminating health information has gained significant traction. However, it is essential to emphasize that employing online methods also demands a commitment to e-professionalism and ethical responsibility.

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Mohd Suhaimi, A. (2024). Prescription for Influence - Pharmacy’s Digital Trailblazers. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 20(6), 372–374. https://doi.org/10.47836/mjmhs.20.6.44
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Vol. 20 No. 6 (2024)
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