Ep. 55 - The Influence and Impact of the Clinical Pharmacist
<p>October is American Pharmacist Month, and to help recognize the many ways pharmacists care for communities, we talk to Chris about the influence and increasing importance of the clinical pharmacist in correctional and institutional healthcare settings. Chris details the primary strategies he and the OPTICS team use to impact patient care, reflects on the evolution of the clinical pharmacist role, explains how providers can better take advantage of pharmacist knowledge, and more.</p><p>We also go “Into the Clinic” to talk medication news (including the recent approval of Cobenfy for schizophrenia), and, in anticipation of Halloween, look at the real connections between pharmacy and witchcraft in our Trivia Capsule segment.</p><p></p><p>Links to material informing this episode's discussions.</p><p></p><p>Sponsor Links:</p><p>SapphireHealth- <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.sapphire-health.com/">https://www.sapphire-health.com/</a></p><p>OPTICS- <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.diamondpharmacy.com/clincal-services">www.diamondpharmacy.com/clincal-services</a></p><p></p><p>Music Heard in Today's Episode:</p><p>The Retro Synth by Art Haiz</p><p>Medical Logo (5 Versions) by SoulProdMusic</p><p>Medical by PaulYudin</p><p>Ambient Relax Background by PaulYudin</p><p>Fun & Quirky Upbeat Retro by yourtunes</p><p></p>