01.CS1.E4

• element 4

  Promotes the judicious, appropriate, safe and effective use of prescribed medicines
• pc 4.1 


  The pharmacist shall review prescribed medicines in relation with the client’s/patient’s profile and medication records, in terms of safety, efficacy and compliance.
• evidence 4.1


  Assesses the appropriateness of the medication’s indication, dose, frequency, dosage form, route, duration and dosage instructions in relation to the client’s/ patient’s characteristics and health conditions including allergies, as well as occurrence of drug interactions and therapeutic duplications
• pc 4.2


  The pharmacist shall refer to relevant and updated information sources to address possible drug therapy concerns
• evidence 4.2

  Accesses various current drug information sources
• pc 4.3


  The pharmacist shall communicate with the prescriber prescriptionrelated concerns and proposed interventions.
• evidence 4.3

  Liaises with prescriber any identified drug-related problem/s and alternative course of action
• pc 4.4


  The pharmacist shall document accurately clinical interventions
• evidence 4.4

  Records all communication and decisions made with the prescriber about prescriptions, medicines and client/ patient issues