What is a consultant pharmacist? How do I find one?
Consultant pharmacists specializing in elder care practice are essential participants in the health care system, recognized and valued for their unique contributions to people with chronic illness. In their role as medication therapy experts, consultant pharmacists take responsibility for their patients’ medication-related needs; ensure that their patients’ medications are the most appropriate, the most effective, the safest possible, and are used correctly; and identify, resolve, and prevent medication-related problems that may interfere with the goals of therapy. For more information refer to the American Society of Consulting Pharmacists: ASCP’s Senior Care Pharmacist website. To find a senior care pharmacist in your area, refer to www.seniorcarepharmacist.com.
