Evaluation of a Pharmacist-Driven Discharge Medication Reconciliation Service Pilot at a Children's Hospital.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of a pharmacist-driven discharge medication reconciliation (DMR) service at our children's hospital by completing a 2-week pilot on a general pediatrics unit.

Methods: This was a prospective study and included patients discharged during pilot hours whose DMR was completed by the pharmacist. The primary outcome was evaluation of time required for a pharmacist to complete the DMR.

Incidence of Medication-Related Problems Following Pediatric Epilepsy Admissions.

Background: An estimated 26% to 33% of pediatric patients have at least one medication error at hospital discharge. Pediatric patients with epilepsy may be at greater risk due to complex medication regimens and frequent hospitalizations. This study aims to quantify the proportion of pediatric patients with epilepsy experiencing medication problems after discharge and determine if medication education decreases these problems.