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A Prescription for Prescribing: Ensuring Continued Pharmacist Preparedness
Kristin M Zimmerman1, Teresa M Salgado1, Jean-Venable R Goode1
11 Center for Pharmacy Practice Innovation, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy, Richmond, VA, USA.
The Annals of Pharmacotherapy
|March 9, 2018
Summary
Pharmacists
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Practice
- Healthcare Policy
- Professional Development
Background:
- Current pharmacist scope of practice in the US includes prescribing via collaborative agreements and protocols.
- Persistent healthcare access issues suggest a future need for expanded pharmacist roles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the anticipated future role of pharmacists as independent prescribers.
- To identify critical factors for successful implementation of independent prescribing by pharmacists.
Main Methods:
- This is a conceptual analysis and future projection based on current trends.
- Literature review and policy analysis informing the projection.
Main Results:
- Pharmacists are increasingly involved in prescribing activities.
- Independent pharmacist prescribing is a likely future development to address healthcare access.
Conclusions:
- Successful expansion requires robust pharmacist preparedness.
- Profession-wide standards for continuous professional development are imperative for independent prescribing.
- This evolution will enhance healthcare access and pharmacist utilization.
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