Outcomes Study Finds Specialty Pharmacy Teams Reduce Fall Risk for Patient with Multiple Sclerosis

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Outcomes Study Finds Specialty Pharmacy Teams Reduce Fall Risk for Patient with Multiple Sclerosis


 CPS’ research found that health system specialty pharmacy teams can help reduce the risk of falls for patients living with multiple sclerosis. 

May 2024 

 

Finding balance: A pharmacist-driven fall prevention program for patients with multiple sclerosis” was presented at The Consortium of MS Centers (CMSC) 2024 Annual Meeting. 

 

The authors: Courtney Zitterkopf, PharmD; Amanda Hickman, PharmD, MPH, MSCS; Jessica Mourani, PharmD; Casey Fitzpatrick, PharmD, BCPS. 

 

The background: Falls are a common and complex risk for patients living with multiple sclerosis (PwMS)—nearly 70 percent of patients experience a fall every six months. Health system specialty pharmacy (HSSP) teams regularly see PwMS. Could they play a role in helping to reduce fall risk? 

 

The objective: To describe how an HSSP pharmacist-driven fall prevention program can impact fall risk for PwMS. 

 

A key learning: HSSP teams are well-equipped to decrease fall risk through counseling, medication management, and championing partnerships between care teams and patients. 

 

The complete findings: Download the poster to learn more about the study and how to apply the learnings in your hospital or health system. 

Download the abstract:

 

 

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