In response to the growing needs for enhancing the effectiveness, safety, potency and preciseness of drug therapy, the profession of pharmacy is required to evolve new functions and responsibilities for practitioners of pharmacy. There is abundance of drug literature but a dearth of qualified pharmacist for effective selection, evaluation and utilization of drug literature and for dissemination and communication of existing drug information for use by health professionals. The clinical pharmacist can ensure that the patient understands the importance, nature and scope of the therapeutic plans being implemented and follows appropriate use of medication.
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