Role of the pharmacist as perceived by the physicians

Frequency (%)

Purchasing and dispensing medication

19 (6.7)

Drug information

34 (11.8)

Advise about alternatives

11 (3.8)

Dose adjusting

19 (6.7)

Providing information about drug interaction

16 (5.6)

Providing information about side effects

18 (6.3)

Medication review

5 (1.8)

Participate in clinical round

8 (2.8)

Cooperation with the physician

9 (3.2)

Teaching

8 (2.8)

Formulation and preparation of IV and chemotherapy

18 (6.3)

Medication marketing and promotion

17 (6)

Providing information about dosage regimen

6 (2.1)

Advise about medication availability

25 (8.8)

Quality, auditing and reporting and meetings

6 (2.1)

Providing information about drug name

8 (2.8)

Providing information about drug efficacy

19 (6.7)

Providing information about the cost of the medication

21 (7.4)

Drug selection

6 (2.1)

Assess compliance

12 (4.2)

Total

285