The Modern Hospital Pharmacy: Leadership and Logistics

ISBN-13: 9786209598296 / Angielski / Miękka / 2026 / 80 str.

Dhawal Choudhary; Sreeja Sarkar

Opis

The modern hospital pharmacy functions as a central pillar of patient-centered healthcare by combining clinical leadership with efficient medication logistics. Hospital pharmacists play a key role in therapeutic decision-making through participation in Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) committees, formulary management, and evidence-based medicine. They oversee the complete medication-use process, including procurement, storage, dispensing, administration, and monitoring, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Advanced pharmacy informatics, automation, and clinical decision support systems reduce medication errors and enhance workflow efficiency. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, cost-effective pharmacotherapy, and quality improvement initiatives, hospital pharmacy leadership significantly contributes to improved patient outcomes and sustainable healthcare systems.Advances in pharmacy informatics and automation enhance accuracy, reduce medication errors, and support clinical decision-making. Overall, hospital pharmacy leadership integrates clinical expertise, technology, and logistics to improve patient outcomes and strengthen healthcare delivery.