Decolonising pharmacy education: Broadening epistemic perspectives and advancing curricular inclusion

Abstract

Introduction: Pharmacy education curricula remain predominantly influenced by Westernbiomedical paradigms, often marginalising diverse cultural and Indigenous health perspectives,which limits culturally responsive patient care.Perspective: Integrating epistemic pluralism, critical consciousness, and cultural safety frameworksfrom broader healthcare education can foster curricula reflective of diverse healing traditions.Curricular co-creation with marginalised communities further supports inclusive pharmacyeducation.Implications: Effective decolonisation requires comprehensive curriculum audits, targeted facultytraining in inclusive pedagogies, authentic community engagement, and alignment with regulatory standards. Interdisciplinary collaboration enriches pharmacy curricula, preparing culturallycompetent pharmacists to address health disparities and provide patient-centred care in diversecommunities.This paper offers a conceptual and advocacy-oriented perspective that outlines why and howpharmacy education should be reoriented through decolonising principles