Celebrating National Pharmacy Week: 5 ways pharmacy professionals make an impact at Methodist

National Pharmacy Week – Oct. 20-26 – is an opportunity to recognize the contributions that pharmacists, technicians and other pharmacy professionals make across Methodist Health System.

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• Pharmacists at Methodist Hospital, Methodist Women’s Hospital, Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital, Methodist Fremont Health and Methodist Physicians Clinic play a critical role in delivering exceptional patient care through their specialized knowledge and expertise in medications. They ensure that patients receive the most effective and safest treatments by understanding medication effects, interactions and proper usage. 
• Methodist’s hospital and clinic pharmacists provide valuable clinical consultations to medical teams. They offer guidance on therapy selection, dose adjustments and monitoring for adverse effects – helping to optimize treatment plans and enhance patient outcomes. Their input is essential in managing complex cases and tailoring therapies to individual needs.
• Pharmacists are key players in medication reconciliation – a process of reviewing and verifying patients’ medication lists during admission, transfer and discharge to prevent errors, avoid drug interactions and reduce the risk of adverse events. 
• Pharmacists provide essential training to health care staff on new medications and treatment protocols while educating patients and their loved ones to improve medication adherence and understanding. Their involvement in infection control through antibiotic stewardship programs helps prevent resistance and optimizes the treatment of infectious diseases.
• Pharmacy technicians play a key role in the pharmacy team, assisting in preparing, dispensing and tracking medications, among other duties.

These are just a few of the many ways that pharmacy professionals make a difference for patients and visitors every day across Methodist Health System. Thank you for your dedication to providing The Meaning of Care!