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. 2019 Sep-Oct;24(5):438-444.
doi: 10.5863/1551-6776-24.5.438.

Pediatric Pharmacy Services: Current Models and Justification for Expansion

Stephen Webster, Christine Kane, Carly Brown, Heather Warhurst, Sandy Sedgley, Wendi Slaughter

Pediatric Pharmacy Services: Current Models and Justification for Expansion

Stephen Webster et al. J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther. 2019 Sep-Oct.

Abstract

Despite recommendations from numerous health care bodies, some hospitals that care for children have struggled to establish or expand pediatric pharmacy services. The current state of dedicated pediatric operational and clinical pharmacy services was characterized by results from a survey of hospitals that provide care to pediatric patients. The discussion of quality of care, safety, and financial impact is meant to provide concepts for justification of pediatric pharmacy service expansion.

Keywords: benchmarking; inpatient; pediatric hospitals; pharmaceutical services; pharmacists.

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Disclosure The authors declare no conflicts or financial interest in any product, or service mentioned in this manuscript, including grants, equipment, medications, employment, gifts and honoraria.

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Figure 1.
Dedicated pharmacy services provided by number of pediatric beds.
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Pediatric services covered during interdisciplinary rounds.
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