Abstracto

Role of Pharmacist in Evidence-Based Medicine

Sandeep Kumar B

Evidence-based medicine (EBM) is an approach used by medical practitioners to optimize clinical decision-making by using the evidence from published results of properly conducted research. EBM is practiced to provide a stronger scientific base for clinical practice and to provide consistent, efficient, effective, safe and quality medical care to patients. Various study designs used in EBM are meta-analyses, systematic reviews, randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, case-control studies, case series, editorials and expert opinions, in vivo studies and in vitro studies. Evidence-based pharmacy improves the role of pharmacist in healthcare practice by emphasizing on a pharmacist-patient relationship and active involvement in the treatment procedure. Proper application of EBM promotes rational medication use.