The role of the clinical pharmacists

Frequency (%)

N = 285

Identification of drug interaction

73 (25.5)

Dose adjusting

60 (21.1)

Identification of side effects

33 (11.5)

Drug information source

18 (6.3)

Drug selection

16 (5.5)

Medication review

12 (4.2)

Provide information about cost and cost effectiveness

11 (3.8)

Patient counseling

13 (4.6)

Provide information about medication efficacy

7 (2.5)

Preparation

3 (1.1)

Provide information about alternatives and shortages

7 (2.5)

Diagnosis

2 (0.8)

Medication administration

4 (1.4)

Prescribing

0 (0)

Clinical round

2 (0.8)

Enhance patient compliance

6 (2.1)

Measuring blood pressure and blood glucose

4 (1.4)

Healthcare promotion

11 (3.8)

People who were opposing the idea of clinical pharmacy

2 (0.8)

Liaison, and reports preparation

1 (0.3)