Clinical Pharmacy
Our clinical pharmacists are the medication experts who work side by side with your doctors to make sure every medication you take is safe, effective, and right for you.
Overview
Taking your medication correctly is one of the best ways to stay healthy. Our clinical pharmacists are the medication experts who work side by side with your doctors to make sure every medication you take is safe, effective, and right for you.
At Summit Health, our board-certified clinical pharmacists provide comprehensive medication management as part of your care team. They take the time to understand your health, your goals, and your daily routine, then build a plan that fits your life.
Here's how our clinical pharmacists can help:
- Provide a one-on-one review of all your prescription medications, over-the-counter products, and herbal supplements
- Work with your doctor to simplify your medication regimen
- Recommend less expensive alternatives to your current medications
- Check for drug interactions that could affect your health
- Discuss medication side effects so you know what to expect
- Identify unsafe medications and suggest safer options
- Share strategies to organize your medications and avoid missed doses
- Create personalized medication calendars or charts
Every prescription review is thoughtful and personal. Whether you manage one medication or many, our team is here to give you clarity, confidence, and peace of mind.
Conditions and procedures
Our clinical pharmacists also help you manage ongoing health conditions and stay well over time. Here's how we support you.
If you have diabetes
- Reviewing your home blood sugar readings
- Working with your doctor to adjust your medications
- Reviewing how to inject insulin and check your blood sugar
- Recommending less expensive alternatives to your current medications
If you have high blood pressure
- Reviewing your home blood pressure readings
- Working with your doctor to adjust and simplify your medication regimen
- Offering diet and exercise suggestions
If you have high cholesterol
- Making sure you're on the best drug therapy to lower your cholesterol
- Offering diet and exercise suggestions
If you have lung disease
- Reviewing how to use your inhalers correctly
- Working with your doctor to simplify your inhaler regimen
- Recommending less expensive alternatives to your current medications
If you smoke cigarettes
- Discussing practical ways to help you quit for good
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Frequently Asked Questions
A clinical pharmacist is a medication expert who works directly with your care team to optimize how you use your medications. At Summit Health, our clinical pharmacists focus on medication management, prescription review, and disease prevention, helping you get the best possible results from every treatment.
A retail pharmacist fills your prescriptions and answers questions at the pharmacy counter. A clinical pharmacist goes further. They partner with your doctors, review your full medication list one-on-one, check for drug interactions, and create a personalized plan tailored to your health needs and goals.
In many cases, your primary care provider or specialist can connect you with a clinical pharmacist as part of your care. If you're interested in clinical pharmacy services, talk to your doctor or contact our team to learn about the best next step for you.
Please bring all of your current medications, including prescriptions, over-the-counter products, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Bottles or an up-to-date medication list both work well. If you monitor your blood sugar or blood pressure at home, bring those readings too.
During a prescription review, your clinical pharmacist looks at every medication and supplement you take. They check for drug interactions, discuss side effects, look for cost-saving alternatives, and work with your doctor to simplify your regimen. You'll leave with a clear, personalized plan you can follow with confidence.