Clinical Pharmacy and The Practices of Personalized Medicine

  • Aminah Alfahhat M. Alanazi et.al
Keywords: Clinical Pharmacy, Medication Management, Therapeutic Outcomes, Patient-Centered Care, Drug Interactions, Pharmacotherapy, Personalized Medicine, Precision Medicine, Pharmacogenomics, Adverse Drug Reactions, Healthcare Collaboration, Individualized Treatment Plans

Abstract

Clinical pharmacy plays a crucial role in optimizing patient care through the effective management of medications. It focuses on understanding drug interactions, patient histories, and therapeutic outcomes to improve healthcare results. Pharmacists collaborate with healthcare teams to develop individualized medication plans that consider the unique genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors of each patient. This integration of clinical pharmacy practices enhances the safety and efficacy of pharmacotherapy, ultimately leading to better patient adherence to treatment regimens and improved health outcomes. Personalized medicine, often referred to as precision medicine, expands upon the principles of clinical pharmacy by tailoring medical treatment to the individual characteristics of each patient. It employs advanced technologies, such as pharmacogenomics, to analyze a patient's genetic makeup and predict their response to specific drugs. This approach not only enhances the effectiveness of treatments but also minimizes the risk of adverse drug reactions. As personalized medicine continues to evolve, clinical pharmacists are poised to be at the forefront, ensuring that pharmacotherapy is continually optimized based on each patient's unique profile.

Author Biography

Aminah Alfahhat M. Alanazi et.al

Aminah Alfahhat M. Alanazi¹, Maram Awadh O. Alanazi², Shujaa Khalid Adnan M.³, Abdulrahman Mohammed Mobarki⁴, Ahlam Eiadah S. Alhazmi⁵, Alfaqir Thamer Dhari B.⁶, Alshehri Abdulmajeed Mohammed A.⁷, Fahad Raji J. Alruwaili⁸, Alkhamsan Zayed Madallh R.⁹, Atallah Mutrik Rahil Alanazi¹⁰

¹ Technician Pharmacy, North Tower Medical Hospital, Arar, Northern Border Region, Saudi Arabia.
² Pharmacist Technician, Northern Borders Health Cluster, Al-Aweiqila, Northern Border Region, Saudi Arabia.
³ Pharmacist, Madinah Health Cluster, Madinah, Madinah Region, Saudi Arabia.
⁴ Pharmacy Technicians, Al Shamsi Medical Complex, Makkah, Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia.
⁵ Pharmacy, Prince Abdulaziz Bin Musaed Hospital, Diabetes and Endocrine Center, Arar, Northern Border Region, Saudi Arabia.
⁶ Technician-Pharmacy, Tayma General Hospital, Tabuk, Tabuk Region, Saudi Arabia.
⁷ Technician-Pharmacy, Madinah Health Cluster, Madinah, Madinah Region, Saudi Arabia.
⁸ Technician-Pharmacy, Ministry of Health Branch, Al-Jouf Region, Saudi Arabia.
⁹ Pharmacy Technician, Northern Borders Health Cluster, Turaif General Hospital, Turaif, Saudi Arabia.
¹⁰ Pharmacist Assistant, Hafar Al-Batin Health Complex, Hafar Al-Batin, Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia.

Published
2023-10-04
Issue
Vol 2023 No Issue 2 (2023)
Section
Regular Issue
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