Specialty pharmacists give physicians and specialists the opportunity to focus less on non-medical issues and more on the patient and efficiently finding the most optimal therapy.
On the heels of American Pharmacists Month in October, this is an excellent time to continue recognizing and highlighting the role that pharmacists play in our health, communities, and lives.
Regularly interacting more frequently with patients than prescribing medical professionals, pharmacists help patients avoid dangerous drug interactions and adverse health effects. They also serve as trusted health advisors and help patients understand their medication regimens in a way that optimizes compliance and health outcomes.
These hard-working professionals are in a unique position to improve medication safety because they have the time and clinical expertise to make a difference in the way patients manage chronic conditions for which they may be taking multiple medications.
What’s more, pharmacists represent an affordable and accessible health care resource. For many patients, it is probably easier to consult with a pharmacist than with a physician.
Often, pharmacists serve as an essential first point of care for many individuals. This is especially true for rare disease patients who may be taking their first steps on a long, complicated, and challenging journey to better health.
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