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The aim of this study was to explore the perspectives of key stakeholders on running \u2018Pill Schools\u2019.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We used tailored surveys to gather perspectives from four key stakeholder groups: children and young people (CYP); parents and carers; school staff; and healthcare professionals (HCPs) working in general practice.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Key findings<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In total, 140 people participated, including 11 CYP, 22 parents, 16 school-based staff (50%, n\u2009=\u20098 were head teachers), 91 primary care-based HCPs most of whom were GPs (60.4%, n\u2009=\u200955), pharmacists (16.5%, n\u2009=\u200915), and nurses (10%, n\u2009=\u20099). Most stakeholders consulted were supportive of the concept of \u2018Pill School\u2019. Common enablers mentioned by HCPs were time and funding. The main barriers mentioned were time, capacity and workload with others citing parental concerns in addition.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The consultation explored stakeholders\u2019 perspectives of teaching children to swallow tablets in community settings. Most stakeholders were supportive of the concept of \u2018Pill School\u2019. HCPs favoured starting with children aged 4 and above whilst parents and school staff favoured starting with children from 8\u00a0years and above. 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