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Drug information--the systematic approach: continuing education article.

Joseph P Nathan¹

¹Division of Pharmacy Practice, Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA. joseph.nathan@liu.edu

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|March 23, 2013

Summary

Competent pharmacy practitioners need strong drug information (DI) skills. A systematic approach to managing DI queries and clinical dilemmas ensures optimal patient outcomes by integrating literature with clinical expertise.

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Area of Science:

Pharmacy Practice
Drug Information Science

Background:

Effective drug information (DI) skills are crucial for pharmacy practitioners.
Managing complex DI queries and clinical dilemmas requires a structured methodology.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline a systematic approach for pharmacy practitioners to manage drug information requests.
To emphasize the integration of evidence-based literature with clinical judgment.

Main Methods:

A systematic approach encompassing requester identification, needs assessment, question categorization, literature search and analysis, information dissemination, and follow-up.
Integration of published literature with clinical experience, knowledge, and logical reasoning.

Main Results:

A defined process for handling drug information queries.
Enhanced decision-making through the combination of data and clinical expertise.

Conclusions:

A systematic approach is vital for competent pharmacy practice.
Optimal clinical outcomes are achieved by synthesizing literature with practical experience and critical thinking.