Hypertensive Urgency: The Role of Clinical Pharmacist in Identifying and Managing Drug Therapy Problems: The Case of Ambo Hospital Medical Ward, Ethiopia
Journal Title: International Journal of Clinical Therapeutics and Diagnosis (IJCTD) - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 5
Abstract
Worldwide the role of clinical pharmacists is becoming valuable and expanding in an alarming rate especially in developed countries. However, it is at its infancy stage in low income countries like Ethiopia. Therefore, this particular case is meant to show how much clinical pharmacists are important in the identification and management of drug therapy related problems among hospitalized patients. Accordingly, it was found that clinical pharmacists were able to diagnosis drug related problems during the management of hypertensive urgencies and provide evidence based recommendation to address the problems identified. We recommend the need for more Nnumber of clinical pharmacists in the area as well as devotion from the policy makers in upgrading their knowledge.
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Lenjisa JL
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