Impact of a pharmacist-led thiopurine monitoring service in outpatients with inflammatory bowel disease.

Background: Thiopurines are effective therapies for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); however, treatment comes with safety concerns and adverse effects. Knowledge of the impact of pharmacists performing thiopurine monitoring is limited.

Aims: To determine the impact of a pharmacist-led monitoring service in patients with IBD commencing thiopurine therapy managed in the ambulatory care setting.