HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all Geriatric Pharmacists.
Pharmacist Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835G0303X
As of today, the following are the total number of Geriatric Pharmacists nationally, in your state, and near your location.
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Alaska – Alabama – Armed Forces Pacific – Arkansas – American Samoa – Arizona – California – Colorado – Connecticut – District of Columbia – Delaware – Florida – Federated States of Micronesia – Georgia – Guam – Hawaii – Iowa – Idaho – Illinois – Indiana – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Massachusetts – Maryland – Maine – Marshall Islands – Michigan – Minnesota – Missouri – Northern Mariana Islands – Mississippi – Montana – North Carolina – North Dakota – Nebraska – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – Nevada – New York – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Puerto Rico – Palau – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Virginia – Virgin Islands – Vermont – Washington – Wisconsin – West Virginia – Wyoming
Medicare
The following are the total number of Geriatric Pharmacists who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
You can download the Geriatric Pharmacists dataset using HealthProviders DB Export.
What do Geriatric Pharmacists do?
Geriatric pharmacists specialize in the medication needs of older adults, ensuring safe and effective drug therapy by reviewing medication regimens, identifying and preventing problems, adjusting dosages for age-related changes, and educating patients and caregivers on proper use.
They utilize specialized tools, provide counseling, work with healthcare teams to optimize care, and help manage complex conditions by considering how medications interact with diseases, nutrition, and other factors.
What they do
Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance: They support quality improvement programs and ensure facilities comply with regulations governing medication management and administration.
Medication Therapy Management (MTM): Geriatric pharmacists conduct thorough reviews of all medications, including prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs, and supplements, to ensure they are necessary, properly dosed, and safe.
Identifying Inappropriate Medications: They use tools such as the Beers Criteria to identify potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) that pose a higher risk for older adults.
Preventing Adverse Effects: They assess prescriptions for potential drug interactions, side effects, and how age-related changes in the body affect drug metabolism and effectiveness.
Dose Adjustment: Geriatric pharmacists recommend dosage adjustments based on a patient’s age, organ function, and changing physiological needs.
Patient and Caregiver Education: They provide clear instructions on taking medications, potential side effects, and strategies for managing care, which are crucial for optimizing patient outcomes.
Fall Prevention: They assess medication regimens to identify drugs that may increase the risk of falls, a common concern in older adults.
Collaboration with Healthcare Teams: Geriatric pharmacists are essential members of the healthcare team, providing expert advice on medication-related issues to physicians, nurses, and other clinicians.
Antimicrobial Stewardship: They help reduce the misuse of antibiotics through stewardship programs, which is vital for protecting the health of older adults.