Prescribing Pharmacist
Conduct comprehensive medication reviews and assessments to identify therapeutic needs and ensure safety and efficacy. Prescribe medications and treatments for specific conditions under collaborative practice agreements, while considering patient preferences, age, and medical history. Monitor patient progress, evaluate the outcomes of prescribed treatments, and make necessary adjustments. Provide patient education regarding medication usage, side effects, and potential drug interactions. Collaborate with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care. Maintain accurate patient records, documenting all prescriptions, assessments, and recommendations. Keep abreast of current medical literature, treatment guidelines, and new medications to ensure evidence-based practice. Respond to clinical queries from patients, caregivers, and the healthcare team regarding pharmaceutical care and drug-related issues. Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives. Working within the practice based team to undertake medication reviews particularly in high risk groups such as: - Frail elderly - Poly-pharmacy - Renal impairment - Hepatic impairment - Substance misuse - Patients on high risk medicines - STOPP/START identified patients - Revolving door Hospital admissions . Improve prescribing practice through educational support for all prescribers within the practice . Lead on where changes in evidence require changes in prescribing across patient population e.g. where a drug is withdrawn or indications change . Liaise with colleagues in community pharmacy to align support for medicines adherence such as MUR and NMS . Support improvements in clinical care through practice based audit and implementing change . Prescribing advice to prescribers in practice e.g. temporary non availability of drugs . Ensure patient safety when they are transferred between care providers through reconciliation of prescribed medicines
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