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A decade of driving medicines optimisation innovation in clinical pharmacy

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

Post-discharge telephone follow-ups by clinical pharmacists are now standard practice in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust one of five health and social care trusts in Northern Ireland. Author Katherine Redpath MSc Communications manager, Medicines Optimisation Innovation Centre References 1 World Health Organization.

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Chronic Care Management (CCM): Revolutionizing U.S. Healthcare in 2025

PharmD Live

This initiative is not just reshaping patient outcomesit’s reshaping the entire healthcare ecosystem. What is Chronic Care Management (CCM)? Medicare Chronic Care Management (CCM) offers a structured approach to improve the health and well-being of individuals living with multiple chronic conditions.

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Too Much of a Good Thing? Unpacking the Rise of Polypharmacy in Seniors

PharmD Live

Understanding the balance between essential and excessive polypharmacy, recognizing its prevalence, and identifying contributing factors are crucial in mitigating its risks and enhancing patient care. Background The senior population in the United States is expanding rapidly. According to the U.S.