Opinion|Videos|March 18, 2025
Evolution of Oncology Pharmacy Practice in mCRC
Experts discuss how the role of oncology pharmacists in managing metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) has evolved, particularly in enabling medication adjustments, refills, and prescribing supportive care medications, and explore the impact of this expanded role on patient outcomes and how pharmacists can leverage medication knowledge to optimize treatment and patient care further.
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- How has the role of oncology pharmacists in managing mCRC evolved, particularly in enabling medication adjustments, refills, and prescribing supportive care medications?
- What impact has this expanded role had on patient outcomes?
- In what ways can pharmacists leverage medication knowledge to optimize treatment and patient care for mCRC further?
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