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Published in 2026 | VOLUME 03, JUNE ISSUE 06Hospital and clinical pharmacists play an essential role in modern healthcare systems by ensuring the safe, effective, and rational use of medicines. Their responsibilities extend beyond dispensing medications to include patient counseling, participation in healthcare teams, monitoring adverse drug reactions, pharmacovigilance, medication therapy management, and clinical decision support. Clinical pharmacy has evolved significantly over the last few decades, improving patient outcomes, reducing medication errors, and enhancing the quality of care. This review discusses the role of pharmacists in hospital and clinical pharmacy, their responsibilities, challenges, and future prospects in healthcare settings.
Key Demonstrated Benefits of Clinical Pharmacy Services:
• Significant reductions in medication-related adverse clinical events.
• Measurable lowering of overall medical treatment costs.
• Substantially better therapeutic patient outcomes.
• Reduced length of hospital stay and lower hospital readmission rates.