Publications by authors named "Pierre Kreit"
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- Community pharmacists (CPs) have historically had limited access to patients' eGFR, but recent improvements in electronic health records are increasing their access to this critical information.
- A study involving 70 CPs over six months found that they were able to identify 99 drug-related problems (DRPs) in elderly patients with renal impairment, compared to 184 identified by expert pharmacists.
- The findings indicate that while CPs can effectively detect DRPs, expert pharmacists are more successful, highlighting the need for improved training and support for CPs in managing complex medication issues for this patient population.
Introduction: Venous thromboembolism is common in cancer. Low-molecular weight heparins are recommended for prolonged treatment (3-6 months or more if the cancer is active) and prevention of recurrence of venous thromboembolism in cancer. Community pharmacists are often faced with questions from patients.
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