Pharmacy in family practice: a description and evaluation

Expanded pharmacy functions within a private practice setting are described. These activities are a component of a pharmacy training program. The medical practitioners evaluated the program, eliciting an overall positive response. Additionally, future services were priority rated by the staff, demonstrating more accessibility to the services, patient education, and chronic disease care programs as the most desirable projects. As the Clinic and the medical residency expand, the activities of the clinical pharmacist shall continue to develop.