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Comprehensive pharmaceutical services for pediatric patients

M L Buck1, J J Connor, C J Snipes

  • 1Department of Pharmacy Services, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville 22908.

American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
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A dedicated pediatric pharmacy team was established to enhance pharmaceutical care for children. This team improved medication safety and provided comprehensive services, optimizing drug therapy for pediatric patients.

Area of Science:

  • Pharmacy Practice
  • Pediatric Healthcare
  • Hospital Pharmacy Services

Background:

  • Tertiary-care teaching hospitals require specialized pharmaceutical services for pediatric patients.
  • Existing pharmacy services may not adequately address the unique needs of pediatric medication management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the development and implementation of comprehensive pharmaceutical services for pediatric patients.
  • To establish a dedicated pediatric pharmacy and specialized team to address medication-related challenges in this population.

Main Methods:

  • Formation of a pediatric pharmacy team comprising staff pharmacists, a clinical specialist, and support personnel.
  • Establishment of a dedicated pediatric pharmacy operating extended hours daily.
  • Integration of dispensing functions (unit dose preparation, order processing) with clinical services (patient chart review, drug information, pharmacokinetic monitoring).

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Main Results:

  • A dedicated pediatric pharmacy was created, staffed for 75% of day and evening shifts.
  • Comprehensive dispensing services, including 24-hour unit dose supply, were provided.
  • Clinical pharmacy services were decentralized, with daily rounds to pediatric units for patient care and education.

Conclusions:

  • The creation of a pediatric pharmacy and a specialized team effectively coordinates dispensing and clinical functions.
  • This integrated approach enables the provision of comprehensive pharmaceutical services tailored to pediatric patients.
  • The model enhances medication safety and optimizes therapeutic outcomes in pediatric care settings.