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October 1, 2025Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice

Reducing drug-related problems in hospitalized pediatric cancer patients through clinical pharmacist interventions: An interventional study from Turkey

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ÖÖÖmer Faruk ÖzkanlıAKAhmet KoçNENurşah Eker

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Overview

Interventional study observed a 56.3% reduction in drug-related problems during pediatric cancer treatment, indicating effective pharmacist interventions.

Key Points

  • A total of 457 drug-related problems were identified, with a significant reduction during the intervention phase.
  • During the intervention, all recommendations made by the clinical pharmacist were accepted by physicians, enhancing patient safety.
  • The most prevalent drug-related problems included drug-drug interactions and significant adverse drug reactions in patients undergoing chemotherapy.
  • Clinically significant interventions primarily involved dosing adjustments and changes in treatment instructions, showing impactful pharmacist roles.

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Özkanlı et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68dd91c7fe798ba2fc4985b1https://doi.org/10.1177/10781552251383020
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