Pharmacy-managed DVT programs yield solid results
Managing patients with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in an outpatient setting is cost-effective and more efficacious, particularly when pharmacists manage the treatment program. According to the July 2004 report, "Streamlining Heparin Administration Processes," released by The Advisory Board, researchers concluded that pharmacy-driven heparin protocol is an efficient and focused method of ensuring proper dosing and administration. But in order for it to be successful, there must be increased pharmacy staffing.
Psychiatric Pharmacist Working to Optimize Treatment, Improve Patient Safety
December 13th 2024A conversation with Nina Vadiei, PharmD, BCPP, clinical associate professor in the Division of Pharmacotherapy at University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy and a clinical pharmacy specialist in psychiatry at the San Antonio State Hospital.
