Evaluation of an Outpatient Pharmacist Consult Service at a Large Academic Medical Center.

ABSTRACT: To evaluate a novel outpatient pharmacist consult service in a large academic medical center. Four outpatient pharmacies that are part of a large academic medical center. An outpatient pharmacist consult order was created and embedded in the electronic medical record (EMR). Medical center providers utilized this consult order when identifying patients in need of specific services provided by outpatient pharmacists. Descriptive data about each individual consult was collected including number completed, type of service, and duration. Rate of accepted pharmacy recommendations and patient cost savings were also evaluated. A survey was administered at the completion of the study period to assess provider and pharmacist satisfaction with the service. Patient demographic information was collecte

SUBMITTER: Berry M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8326691 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature