Evaluation of a pharmacy-managed warfarin-monitoring service to coordinate inpatient and outpatient therapy

Pharmacy-managed anticoagulation: Assessment of in-hospital efficacy and evaluation of financial impact and community acceptance

“…Finally, Ellis and colleagues examined the ability of pharmacy-management to improve physician prescribing patterns and to provide continuity of care after hospitaldischarge [13]. Although there were no differences in warfarin prescribing practices after the program's initiation versus those found in patients analyzed before the program (treatment days and the average starting and discharge warfarin doses were equivalent), the number of daily prothrombin time (PT) determinations decreased (1.6 ± 0.8 vs 1.3 ± 0.5; P = 0.02).…”

Development of an Anticoagulation Stewardship Program at a Large Tertiary Care Academic Institution

“…7 Pharmacists can contribute to this form of care by facilitating the transition of patients to outpatient status. [8][9][10] Involving pharmacists in the discharge process provides the opportunity for patients to receive appropriate education and instruction as well as ensure that questions are clarified prior to discharge. 11 After hospital discharge, however, patients are no longer under continuous monitoring and are responsible for their own care.…”

Survey of pharmacist collaborative drug therapy management in hospitals

“…1,6 Studies have demonstrated the effect of CDTM on patient outcomes. [7][8][9][10][11][12][13] Hayes et al 7 reported that 11,969 prescriptions for emergency contraception were provided in Washington state as a result of collaborative practice agreements among 140 pharmacists and physicians, likely preventing over 700 unintended pregnancies. In a study involving quality assessment of collaborative practice agreements, Isetts et al 8 found an increase in the number of therapeutic goals achieved in Am J Health-Syst Pharm-Vol 63 Dec 15, 2006 patients when CDTM was used.…”