Clinical pharmacist role in improving the knowledge and outcomes in patients using isotretinoin: A randomized, controlled study.

Objective: To evaluate the role of a clinical pharmacist in improving knowledge and outcomes among isotretinoin users.

Methods: Patients were randomly assigned to an intervention group (received education about isotretinoin by a clinical pharmacist in addition to the physician) and a control group (received routine education by the physician), then followed for three months. Patients' knowledge about isotretinoin optimal use, and side effects and their management and other outcomes were measured in both groups at baseline and at follow up after three months using a validated questionnaire.