Abstract
Clinical pharmacists (CPs) play a crucial role in hospital settings by
providing patient-centered care and improving medication outcomes. CPs use various
tools such as medication reviews, medicine reconciliation, patient counseling, and drug
monitoring to identify and resolve drug-related problems. CPs are also involved in the
implementation of evidence-based guidelines and standards to improve the quality of
care and patient outcomes. These competencies required by CP in hospital settings
include knowledge of all pharmaceutical sciences. They must also have excellent
communication skills, be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, and possess
the ability to critically evaluate and apply research findings. CPs assess the
effectiveness of interventions with quality of life, health-related quality of life,
medication adherence, clinical outcome, drug utilization, readmission rate, qualityadjusted life year, cost-effectiveness, hospital length of stay, patient satisfaction, and
incidence of adverse drug events. In conclusion, the role of CP in hospital settings is
essential for improving patient outcomes and ensuring safe and effective medication
use. They play a critical role in the healthcare team by providing pharmaceutical care,
utilizing evidence-based practices, and advocating for patients. CPs are well-positioned
to make a significant impact on the quality of care and patient outcomes in hospital
settings.
Keywords: Adverse drug events, Adherence, Clinical pharmacy, Cognitive pharmacy services, Concordance, Compliance, Drug-related problems, Medication therapy management, Patient-oriented pharmacy practice, Pharmaceutical care, Rationale drug use.