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Justifying and implementing an ophthalmic pharmacy practice

M K Jensen1

  • 1Moran Eye Center Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Services, University of Utah Hospital, Salt Lake City 84132, USA.

American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy : AJHP : Official Journal of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
|July 15, 1996
PubMed
Summary

A specialized ophthalmic pharmacy was established at a university hospital

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Pharmacy Practice
  • Health Services Management

Background:

  • Ophthalmic care requires specialized pharmaceutical services.
  • Existing pharmacy models may not fully meet the unique needs of eye care centers.
  • A dedicated satellite pharmacy can enhance efficiency and patient care in ophthalmology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the rationale and implementation of an ophthalmic care satellite pharmacy.
  • To outline the services offered by the new specialized pharmacy.
  • To evaluate the impact of the satellite pharmacy on ophthalmic patient care.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a dedicated ophthalmic care pharmacy within a new eye care center.
  • Collaboration with ophthalmology physicians and other institutions to define services.
  • Implementation of services including medication evaluation, history taking, distributive services, and patient counseling.
  • Introduction of a medical information form and an adverse drug reaction-reporting program.

Main Results:

  • Improved outpatient and surgical pharmacy services were achieved.
  • Enhanced provision of information on ophthalmic pharmaceuticals.
  • Positive feedback from ophthalmology physicians and peer institutions.

Conclusions:

  • Establishing a satellite pharmacy specializing in ophthalmic care significantly improved pharmacy services.
  • The specialized pharmacy enhanced patient counseling and medication management for ophthalmic patients.
  • This model offers a valuable approach for optimizing pharmaceutical support in specialized eye care settings.

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