Case study of pharmaceutical care provided by clinical pharmacists for the department of neurology / 药学实践杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To provide reference for clinical pharmacists to participate in rational drug use through case study. Methods Clinical pharmacists participated in the optimization of treatment plan and performed pharmaceutical care for the patients according to their own characteristics, drug interactions, compatibility contraindications and adverse drug reactions. Results Clinical pharmacists provided pharmaceutical care for the patients with cerebrovascular diseases, Parkinson's disease, encephalitis and other diseases in the Department of Neurology by using pharmaceutical expertise, retrieved evidence-based support from literature and participating in the formulation of treatment plans. Those achieved individualized drug treatment, improve patient compliance, reduced the occurrence of unreasonable usage and dosage, inappropriate drug combination and improper drug selection, the treatment of adverse drug reactions, drug safety, and rational drug use. Conclusion Clinical pharmacists need to use their sound professional ability and good communication skills to help doctors make individualized drug delivery plans to ensure the safety, effectiveness and economy of drug treatment.