At UC Health, clinical pharmacy is integrated into established primary care and specialty clinics and present supporting our patients through established Pharmacist Care Clinics and Anticoagulation Services. Our pharmacy team is dedicated to helping patients achieve the best outcomes with their medications. Our team of skilled and compassionate pharmacists collaborates closely with patients and their health care providers to ensure that their medication therapy plan is optimal for their individual needs. Through individualized education and thorough counseling, we aim to empower patients to take control of their health and well-beingThe benefits of our ambulatory care clinical pharmacy services include:
Collaborative Care/Chronic Disease State Management: Our clinical pharmacists work collaboratively as a member of the health care team to develop and optimize individualized mediation therapy plans for patients, specializing in chronic disease state management. Areas of expertise include:
- Anticoagulation Management
- Preventing stroke in patients with irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation)
- After heart valve replacement surgery
- Treatment and prevention of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), which are major blood clots in the legs and lungs.
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Diabetes
- Heart Failure
- High Cholesterol
- Hypertension
- Immunizations
- Thyroid Problems
- Smoking Cessation
Minimizing Adverse Reactions: Our pharmacists work proactively to identify and prevent adverse reactions to medications, ensuring patient safety.
Medication Adherence: We assist patients in taking their medications as directed, offering strategies for adherence and reminders for proper administration.
Cost-Effective Therapy Plans: Our team helps identify cost-effective drug therapy plans without compromising quality of care.
Patient Education and Counseling: We provide education and counseling to patients on proper medication use, lifestyle modifications, and disease management strategies, empowering them to take an active role in their healthcare.
Improving Health and Quality of Life: By optimizing medication therapy, we strive to improve patients’ overall health and quality of life.