Through a variety of efforts (check out the toolkit here), clinical pharmacists can utilize their unique skills and advanced knowledge of pharmacotherapy, physical assessment and education to lead to positive outcomes.

Data suggest pharmacists increase utilization of evidence-based therapies at proper doses and reduce medication errors and adverse events. These actions translate into reduced mortality, 30-day readmissions, increased medication adherence and diminished complications.

Furthermore, the presences of clinical pharmacists can lead to economic gains via cost savings and cost avoidance. Read more on the ACC in Touch Blog.

By Craig J. Beavers, PharmD, AACC, BCPS-AQ Cardiology, CACP, co-chair of the ACC's Clinical Pharmacist Workgroup.