PASCAL PHARMACY Information

"- Assess the status of the patient’s health problems and determine whether the prescribed medications are optimally meeting the patient’s needs and goals of care. - Evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of the patient’s medications. Recognize untreated health problems that could be improved or resolved with appropriate medication therapy. - Follow the patient’s progress to determine the effects of the patient’s medications on his or her health. - Consult with the patient’s physicians and other health care providers in selecting the medication therapy that best meets the patient’s needs and contributes effectively to the overall therapy goals. - Advise the patient on how to best take his or her medications. - Support the health care team’s efforts to educate the patient on other important steps to improve or maintain health, such as exercise, diet, and preventive steps like immunization. - Refer the patient to his or her physician or other health professionals to address specific health, wellness, or social services concerns as they arise." Ref/ www.accp.com