Turning the criticism into construction

Abstract

As HR 592 1 HR592—Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act, 114th Congress (2015-2016). Available at: http://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/592. Accessed August 2, 2016. Google Scholar and S314 2 S314—Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act, 114th Congress (2015-2016). Available at: http://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/314. Accessed August 2, 2016. Google Scholar move toward becoming law, another piece of literature appears 3 Greer N. Bolduc J. Geurkink E. et al. Pharmacist-led chronic disease management: a systematic review of effectiveness and harms compared to usual care. Ann Int Med. 2016; 165: 30-40 Crossref Scopus (83) Google Scholar that provides a fresh perspective on the impact of pharmacist-provided services. This is now the third major review published since 2010. 3 Greer N. Bolduc J. Geurkink E. et al. Pharmacist-led chronic disease management: a systematic review of effectiveness and harms compared to usual care. Ann Int Med. 2016; 165: 30-40 Crossref Scopus (83) Google Scholar , 4 Viswanathan M. Kahwati L.C. Golin C.E. et al. Medication therapy management interventions in outpatient settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA Intern Med. 2015; 175: 76-87 Crossref PubMed Scopus (231) Google Scholar , 5 Chisholm-Burns M.A. Kim Lee J. Spivey C.A. et al. US pharmacists’ effect as team members on patient care: systematic review and meta-analyses. Med Care. 2010; 48: 923-933 Crossref PubMed Scopus (591) Google Scholar Consistent with previous reviews, the authors find overall that patient physiologic endpoints improved compared with usual care. Patrick G. Clay, PharmD, AAHIVP, CPI, FCCP, APhA Science Officer and Professor of Pharmacotherapy, College of Pharmacy, University of North Texas System, Fort Worth, TX