Background The review was carried out to inform the evaluation of the clinical pharmacists
in general practice pilot scheme, a world leading initiative to improve health care delivery in …

Background Evidence suggests that pharmacists integrated into primary care can improve
patient outcomes and satisfaction, but their impact on healthcare systems is unclear. Aim To …

Background It is common for people not to take antidepressant medication as prescribed,
with around 50% of people likely to prematurely discontinue taking their medication after six …

Background Pharmacists working in community and primary care are increasingly
developing advanced skills to provide enhanced services, particularly in dealing with minor …

Background Drug-related problems (DRP) following hospital discharge may cause
morbidity, mortality and hospital re-admissions. It is unclear whether a clinical medication …

Objective To evaluate the process of clinical medication review for elderly patients with
polypharmacy performed by non-dispensing pharmacists embedded in general practice …

Background The need for greater collaboration between pharmacists and general
practitioners in Australia facilitated the development of the practice pharmacist role. Practice …

Background: Data on medication-related hospital admissions suggest that there is an
opportunity for improved pharmaceutical care. Hence, concerns about medication-related …

Background The Medicaid Drug Utilization Review (DUR) program is a 2-phase process
conducted by Medicaid state agencies. The first phase is a prospective DUR process and …

Background: More than 1.3 million emergency department visits have been associated with
adverse drug events (ADEs) in older adults. Increasing Alzheimer's disease (AD) prevalence …