Medication Use Process

change in PCPP 2014 versus 2025

added “in order to understand the relevant medical/medication history, overall health status, and other pertinent factors. information may be gathered and verified from multiple courses (e.g. the patient, caregiver, observations)”

key elements of a pharmacist practice management ecosystem

philosophy of pharmaceutical care, pharmacists’ patient care process

philosophy of pharmaceutical care

pharmaceutical care if a person-centered practice in which the practitioner assumes responsibility for a patient’s medication-related needs and is held accountable for this commitment

medication use process

prescription → transcription → preparation and dispensing → administration → monitor for effects

how did Eckel et al. change the medication use process?

focused on ambulatory setting

revisualize with:

• patient at center of care

• better capturing emerging technology’s impact

• recognizing this process is non-linear

medication use process for ambulatory care

prescribing → access → dispensing → adherence → evaluating

patient care process

collect → assess → plan → implement → follow-up

the medication use process applies to different settings but

steps could be implemented differently (e.g. inpatient vs outpatient, safety mechanisms)