Obstetrical opportunities: will pharmacy ever realize them?

Ann Pharmacother. 2012 Feb;46(2):297-300. doi: 10.1345/aph.1Q532. Epub 2012 Jan 31.

Abstract

Based on a survey of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy Women's Health Practice and Research Network and our own experience, the pharmacy profession has limited involvement in obstetric pharmacotherapy. We believe that such involvement in pregnancies with complicated conditions can result in significant improvement of pregnancy outcomes. Moreover, we believe this involvement would be welcomed by the physicians caring for these patients. This commentary documents current obstetrical pharmacy practices and proposes changes for the profession of pharmacy to consider.

MeSH terms

  • Drug Therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Maternal Health Services*
  • Pharmacists*
  • Pregnancy*
  • Prenatal Care
  • Professional Role*
  • Professional-Patient Relations
  • United States