Hospital pharmacy

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A hospital pharmacist checking a liquid solution.

A hospital pharmacy is a department within a

outpatients
.

intensive care units
according to a patient's medication schedule. Larger hospitals may use automated transport systems to aid in the efficient distribution of medications.

Hospital pharmacists and trained pharmacy technicians

outsource
high-risk preparations and some other compounding functions to companies that specialize in compounding.

Hospital pharmacists often report an interest in undertaking research, although identify barriers to doing so during routine practice.[1] Many hospital pharmacists actively participating in research also have university affiliations.[2]

Hospital pharmacists provide services to people admitted to hospitals as in-patients.[3] The services provided include ensuring appropriate therapies are identified[4] and in reducing medication errors.[5] These services may be pharmacist-led interventions[6] or part of interdisciplinary teams.[7] They may further organise for medication reviews post-discharge.[8] These services may be provided in person or via telehealth.[9]

In the United States, hospital pharmacy was not a significant practice until the 1920s. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the medicine and pharmacy were commonly one practice, in which a medical apprentice would be responsible for the drug preparation.[10][vague].

Hospital pharmacists often require additional education support and professional development to develop advanced skills and specialisation.[11] Many health services require junior pharmacists to undertake pharmacy residencies for skill development.[12]

See also

References

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