Best Possible Medication History Collection by Clinical Pharmacist in a Preoperative Setting: An Observational Prospective Study.

Background: A Best Possible Medication History (BPMH) collected by clinical pharmacists is crucial for effective medication review, but, in Italy, it is often left to the nursing staff. This study aims to compare the quality and accuracy of a clinical pharmacist-documented BPMH with the current standard practice of ward staff-collected BPMH in an Italian preoperative surgical setting.

Methods: A 20-week prospective observational non-profit study was conducted in a major university hospital.