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Volume 5, Issue 10: Special Issue
(EJAR)
ISSN: 2181-2020
MPHAPP
THE 6TH INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC AND PRACTICAL
CONFERENCE
“
MODERN PHARMACEUTICS: ACTUAL
PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS
”
TASHKENT, OCTOBER 17, 2025
in-academy.uz
MODERNIZATION OF PHARMACEUTICAL EDUCATION IN KAZAKHSTAN:
CHALLENGES, STRATEGIES, AND PROSPECTS
Kurmanbay Z.K.
Nurtayeva.G.K.
Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
e-mail: kurmanbajzere4@gmail.com
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17310301
Relevance.
In his Address, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
outlined the goal of developing the pharmaceutical industry and expanding domestic drug production
by 30%. New pharmaceutical enterprises are being established in the country, international quality
standards are being implemented (ISO – International Organization for Standardization, GMP – Good
Manufacturing Practice, GDP – Good Distribution Practice, GPP – Good Pharmacy Practice, GCP –
Good Clinical Practice), along with drug labeling systems. These changes require the modernization
of pharmaceutical education and the training of a new generation of specialists.
Objective.
To conduct a meta-analysis of academic publications, regulatory documents, and
student survey data in order to evaluate the effectiveness of pharmacy education and explore
prospects for its enhancement.
Materials and Methods.
A total of 25 sources published between 2018 and 2024 were
analyzed, including materials from CyberLeninka, eLIBRARY, Google Scholar, and PubMed, as
well as official documents of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the
Presidential Address. The selected sources focused on the reform of medical and pharmaceutical
education, as well as the implementation of GMP and ISО standards. In addition, а survey of 50
pharmacy students was conducted to assess their perceptions of current educational programs.
Results.
Strategic reform areas:
1. Training personnel in Pharmacy (expanding grants to 100 places, postgraduate training,
establishing simulation and certification pharmacy compliant with GMP).
2. Integration of international recommendations, including Nanjing Statements (FIP, 67
statements for monitoring and improving pharmaceutical education).
3. Training specialists for industry (quality control, standardization, certification,
biotechnology).
Survey of 50 students:
• 88.9% in favor of developing international cooperation (the Nanjing Statements developed by
FIP – International Pharmaceutical Federation, international training, visiting professors).
• 67% noted а lack of practical training and access to equipment.
• 55.6% supported the implementation of international standards.
• 27.8% noted the greatest interest in biotechnology and molecular biology as promising
scientific areas.
Conclusion.
Pharmaceutical education in Kazakhstan requires reform in line with international
standards and initiatives (Nanjing Statements). The combined analysis of literature and survey results
highlights clear priorities: strengthening infrastructure, integrating FIP recommendations and
expanding clinical training opportunities.
