Value of the pharmacist in the medication reconciliation process. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

Value of the pharmacist in the medication reconciliation process. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

• Commentary
 
• Published March 2016

Value of the pharmacist in the medication reconciliation process.

Splawski J, Minger H. P T. 2016;41:176-178.

Medication reconciliation has been shown to reduce medication errors. This commentary outlines specific elements of medication reconciliation where pharmacist involvement can enhance safety, including allergy identification, discharge discrepancies, and patient education.

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