Jackie Inch

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Dr. Jackie Inch is a pioneering researcher in rural healthcare delivery, with a primary focus on tele-pharmacy and community pharmacy services. Her most influential work, "Tele-pharmacy in rural Scotland: a proof of concept study" (2017, 23 citations), established a foundational framework for using technology to bridge healthcare gaps in underserved areas. This study demonstrated the feasibility and acceptability of delivering essential community pharmacy services—including medication advice, over-the-counter product sales, and prescription dispensing—via telecommunication, directly addressing the challenges of geographic isolation. Dr. Inch’s research has been instrumental in shaping policy discussions around remote healthcare access, offering scalable solutions for rural populations. Her contributions highlight the critical role of pharmacists in digital health ecosystems and have inspired further investigations into telehealth innovations. With a career dedicated to improving health equity, Dr. Inch’s work continues to influence practitioners and policymakers seeking to expand pharmaceutical care beyond traditional brick-and-mortar settings.