The practice model of hospital pharmacy and pharmaceutical care
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Key words:
- pharmaceutical care /
- hospital pharmacy /
- clinical pharmacy
Abstract: The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the emerging model of hospital pharmacy, pharmaceutical care. The definition, basic elements, core issues and important roles of pharmaceutical care are described.Additionally, we present a brief overview of the differents between pharmaceutical care and clinical pharmacy. Pharmaceutical care will change pharmacy's functions and obligations, which will greatly increase the pharmacists's level of responsibility to patients and ensure the drug therapy for the purpose of achieving definite outcomes that improve the patient's quality of life.
Citation: | Zhang Jun, Wei Shui-yi. The practice model of hospital pharmacy and pharmaceutical care[J]. Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice and Service, 1995, (2): 114-118. |