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It covered four domains: demographics, access to AMS, allergy assessment and attitude towards PA delabeling. Responses were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A total of 504 responses (249 physicians, 255 pharmacists) were analysed. While 86% of respondents were familiar with the concept of delabeling, only 32% had ever performed it, mostly fewer than 6 times in the past year. 12% of physicians regularly took extended allergy histories, and just 2% always used a standardized method. Only\u2009~\u200930% of respondents had onsite access to allergy services. Barriers included lack of time, experience and guidance. Pharmacists frequently cited PA management as outside their role. Despite limited experience, 88% of physicians and 71% of pharmacists expressed interest in delabeling if supported by clear algorithms and institutional support.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>PA delabeling by non-allergists is of great relevance to physicians and pharmacists in Germany but not routinely integrated in clinical pathways, due to missing guidelines, limited resources and unclear role definitions. 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