[Role and responsibility of the pharmacist in the implementation of the Compulsory Health Insurance policy in Mali].

OBJECTIVE:To study the role and responsibility of the pharmacist who can contribute to the sustainability of compulsory health insurance in Mali. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This was a descriptive cross- sectional study that took place in Bamako from October 1, 2016 to December 31, 2017. We conducted a literature review and interviews with 36 pharmacists, 400 policyholders, 90 prescribers, and 04 resource personsfrom delegated management organizations. Analysis of the interview data was done using SPSS 20. RESULTS:A total of 2 Acts and 6 Orders in Council enshrine the legislative and regulatory provisions of the AMO. Most insured persons (90%) thought the pharmacist was a drug specialist. More than 80% of the medications on the care sheets were fully available. Among their tasks in implementing the AMO, 38.9 % of pharmacists mentioned the availability of medicines, 27.70 % the application of good dispensing practices and 16.7 % the right to substitution. CONCLUSION:Substitution of unavailable drugs is a factor that can contribute to reducing health care costs for patients and to their satisfaction.