NIHR RIGHT 7: Community pharmacies managing hypertension in Bangladesh and Pakistan (COPE-BP)

About this project

A UK and low- and middle-income country (LMIC) research partnership that aims to develop and evaluate a community pharmacy-based intervention to improve hypertension management among low-income urban residents in Bangladesh and Pakistan. By delivering hypertension care through community pharmacies, the team seeks to enhance access to care and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). CVDs are the leading cause of death globally, and hypertension is the most significant modifiable risk factor for CVDs. In Bangladesh and Pakistan, a high percentage of individuals with hypertension remain undiagnosed, untreated, or have uncontrolled blood pressure, particularly among low-income urban residents who face significant barriers to accessing healthcare. Community pharmacies are widely accessible and frequently used by these populations but are not fully integrated into formal healthcare systems. The long-term aim of the award is to reduce premature deaths and disabilities caused by hypertension and associated CVDs in Bangladesh and Pakistan. This intervention will enable community pharmacists to provide hypertension care, including blood pressure monitoring, medication adherence support, health education, and referrals to primary care physicians. Commencing in March 2025, the award will map existing community pharmacies and engage with key stakeholders to understand the current practices and identify barriers and facilitators regarding the implementation of the intervention.…

Published by

Academic, Training and Research · Academic, training and research

Countries

Pakistan

Sectors

Medical research

Implemented by

Kyber Medical University, University of York, University of Glasgow, University of Oxford, Ark Foundation

Published by Academic, Training and Research to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 5 Nov 2025 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: PK-NTN-9051408-4-PK-NTN-9051408-4-COPE-BP.

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