Implementation of clinical pharmacy services at a university hospital in Jordan.

OBJECTIVE: Clinical pharmacy services are still in the early stages of implementation in the Middle East. This study assessed the implementation of clinical pharmacy services at a major university hospital. METHODS: All recommendations and services provided by clinical pharmacists were recorded for a period of 7 months. KEY FINDINGS: During the study period a total of 3026 patients were followed up and 10,783 recommendations and services were provided. The physicians' rate of acceptance of clinical pharmacists' recommendations was 69.4%. CONCLUSION: The implementation of clinical pharmacy services in this setting was successful and should positively impact patient care.