Hospital pharmacy complete notes

This document outlines minimum standards for pharmacy services in hospitals. It discusses elements of care like medication use policy development, optimizing medication therapy, and drug procurement. It provides standards for practice management, formulary management, and the pharmacist's role in direct patient care and consulting with other healthcare professionals on medication therapy. The document emphasizes the pharmacist's role in developing policies, serving on committees, and providing drug information to optimize safe and effective medication use in hospitals.