Open AccessImplementation of clinical pharmacy services at a university hospital in J ordan
Author(s) -
Alazzam Sayer I.,
Shara Mohd,
Alzoubi Karem H.,
Almahasneh Fatimah A.,
Iflaifel Mais H.
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
international journal of pharmacy practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.42
H-Index - 37
eISSN - 2042-7174
pISSN - 0961-7671
DOI - 10.1111/ijpp.12009
Subject(s) - medicine , clinical pharmacy , pharmacy , family medicine , pharmaceutical care , pharmacy practice , hospital pharmacy , nursing
Objective Clinical pharmacy services are still in the early stages of implementation in the M iddle E ast. This study assessed the implementation of clinical pharmacy services at a major university hospital. Methods All recommendations and services provided by clinical pharmacists were recorded for a period of 7 months. Key findings During the study period a total of 3026 patients were followed up and 10 783 recommendations and services were provided. The physicians' rate of acceptance of clinical pharmacists' recommendations was 69.4%. Conclusion The implementation of clinical pharmacy services in this setting was successful and should positively impact patient care.