Revised December 20, 2005

Objective 2.1

In 70% of health systems providing clinic care, pharmacists will manage medication therapy* for clinic patients with complex and high-risk medication regimens, in collaboration with other members of the health-care team.

Baseline: 40.4% (95% CI, 34.3-46.9%)

* Managing medication therapy may include: initiating, modifying, and monitoring a patient’s medication therapy; ordering and performing laboratory and related tests; assessing patient response to therapy; counseling and educating a patient about medications; and administering medications.)

Objective 2.2

In 95% of health systems, pharmacists will counsel clinic patients with complex and high-risk medication regimens.

Baseline: 26.0% (95% CI, 21.1-31.5%)

Objective 2.3

In 85% of home care services, pharmacists will have organizational authority to manage medication therapy* in collaboration with other members of the health-care team. 

Baseline: A baseline has not been established. Once determined, this may lead to a revision of the target percentage.

Objective 2.4

In 65% of long-term care facilities, pharmacists will have organizational authority to manage medication therapy* in collaboration with other members of the health-care team.

Baseline: A baseline has not been established. Once determined, this may lead to a revision of the target percentage.