Pharmacist Check on Multiple Medications for Hospital Patients
This study tests whether a clinical pharmacist-led care program can reduce the risks and costs associated with taking many medications at once. If you are 18 or older, admitted to a general medical ward, and regularly take five or more medications, you may be eligible.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are admitted to a general medical unit (not obstetrics, pediatrics, psychiatry, or intensive care).
- You take 5 or more regular medications at the time of admission.
- Your hospital stay is expected to last at least 48 hours.
- You can understand the study and give written permission to participate.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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