Self-reported vs RUCA rural-urban classification among North Carolina pharmacists.

Published in: Pharmacy practice (2021)

A significant discordance between pharmacists' self-reported classification and the RUCA codes was found, with more respondents self-reporting their workplace area as "rural" as compared to the RUCA classification. Decision-makers examining the pharmacy workforce and pharmacy services should be aware of this discordance and its implications for resource allocation. We recommend the use of standardized metrics, when possible.

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