Akhila Rajendran, Jakub Gajewski, James Barlow, Lorna Staines, Tommy Kyaw Tun, Mary Rose Sweeney
Background Aggression and hostility directed at pharmacists in healthcare settings and community pharmacies are increasingly recognised as significant occupational and public health concerns. Such behaviours may negatively impact pharmacists’ psychological well-being, job satisfaction, workforce retention, and the quality and safety of patient care. Despite growing reports internationally, evidence remains fragmented, with limited synthesis across practice settings. Objective To map the extent, nature, contributors, and consequences of aggression and hostility against pharmacists across practice settings. Methods and Analysis This scoping review will follow the Joanna Briggs Institute framework. Inclusion and exclusion criteria will follow the Population–Concept–Context approach. Electronic databases, along with a grey literature search, will be conducted. A data charting tool will be developed and applied through Covidence software. Qualitative and quantitative descriptive analyses will be undertaken. Conclusion Findings will inform policy, practice, and future research addressing pharmacist workplace safety.