Integration of pharmacists into a patient-centered medical home

Pharmacist-led medication management program within a patient-centered medical home

“…[3][4][5] Several studies have described the successful integration of a clinical pharmacist within a PCMH setting, yet only a few of those studies evaluated the role of a clinical pharmacist or clinical pharmacy services. [6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15] Moreover, these studies exclusively examined disease-specific outcomes and did not directly compare outcomes with a standard of care.…”

Providers' perceptions of monitoring process for pregnancy category D or X medication in women of childbearing age

“…Pharmacists have been demonstrating their impact in these areas for many years. [6][7][8][9] The monitoring process also led to additional provider education on the use of medications in women of childbearing age, particularly for those who have a greater likelihood of having an unplanned pregnancy. Clinical pharmacists provided extra didactic presentations within the pharmacotherapy curriculum for the family medicine residency program.…”

The Integral Role of the Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner in Primary Care

“…An analysis of a pharmacist-managed diabetes clinic Nye sidebar provided via telehealth in the Veterans Affairs system indicated that the intervention decreased the hemoglobin A1c by a mean of 2% over 6 months, and that the percentage of patients achieving the goal A1c increased from 0% at baseline to 38% at 6 months [18]. These studies indicate that pharmacists who provide chronic disease management in primary care by telehealth improve quality metrics and patient satisfaction, which are important components of the quadruple aim.…”