Bridging the Gap: Characterization of a Dual Pharmacist Role in Drug Information and Investigational Drug Services

Authors

Lauren Karel, PharmD, BCPS, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PAFollow
Rania Sadaka, PharmD, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PAFollow
Cindy Wordell, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PAFollow

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

12-5-2016

Comments

Poster presented at ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting in Las Vegas Nevada.

Abstract

Background

• Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (TJUH) is a tertiary academic medical center with 951 licensed beds

• TJUH offers a wide variety of clinical services, as well as multiple residency programs including a PGY2 specialty residency in Drug Information

• The Investigational Drug Service (IDS) at TJUH is responsible for the procurement, storage, dispensing and maintenance of records for inpatient and outpatient clinical trials

o IDS pharmacy staff ensure study drug medication safety, patient safety, and local, state, national, and federal regulatory compliance for all investigational drug research

Recommended Citation

Karel, PharmD, BCPS, Lauren; Sadaka, PharmD, Rania; and Wordell, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP, Cindy, "Bridging the Gap: Characterization of a Dual Pharmacist Role in Drug Information and Investigational Drug Services" (2016). Pharmacy Presentations, Posters, and Grand Rounds. Paper 9.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/jeffpharmacypresgr/9