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Providing pharmaceutical care in a physician office
1College of Pharmacy, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164-6510, USA. rkcamp@wsu.edu
Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association (Washington, D.C. : 1996)
|August 26, 1998
Summary
A pharmacist integrated into a physician office provided pharmaceutical care, leading to positive physician and patient feedback. This model demonstrates a viable career path for pharmacists, overcoming common practice barriers.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Pharmacy Practice
- Primary Care
Background:
- Physician office-based pharmaceutical care models are emerging.
- Evaluating the impact of pharmacists in primary care settings is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish and assess a physician office-based pharmaceutical care practice.
- To determine the impact on physicians, staff, and patients.
Main Methods:
- A registered pharmacist was integrated into an internal medicine physician office in rural Washington.
- The pharmacist evaluated patient medication needs and provided pharmaceutical care.
- Data collected included pharmacist interventions, disease states, time spent, and stakeholder attitudes.
Main Results:
- Over 7 months, 660 pharmacist interventions occurred, with 89% of 107 therapy change recommendations accepted.
- The pharmacist addressed 53 different disease states.
- Physicians and patients expressed strong satisfaction and a desire for continued service.
Conclusions:
- A physician office-based pharmaceutical care practice presents a viable career opportunity for pharmacists.
- This setting can mitigate many barriers to providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care.