These pharmacists undergo a credentialing process, that was historically referred to as accreditation, and were then able to access the funding to perform these roles.
[2][3][4] In the US, a consultant pharmacist focuses on reviewing and managing the medication regimens of patients, particularly those in institutional settings such as nursing homes.
Consultant pharmacists ensure their patients’ medications are appropriate, effective, as safe as possible and used correctly; and identify, resolve, and prevent medication-related problems that may interfere with the goals of therapy.
The consultant pharmacist posts have been created to provide a dynamic link between clinical practice and service development to support new models for delivering patient care.
The title consultant pharmacist should only apply to approved posts that meet the principles, set out in the guidance, around four main functions: The guidance recommends that the title consultant pharmacist is not conferred on individuals purely in recognition of innovative or excellent practice, but for those practitioners who meet the required competencies for the post.