The Role of Pharmacy and Pharmacology in Hospital Management and Healthcare Administration: A Mini Review

• Israel Ofejiro Efejene

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• Avwerosuoghene Efe-Olotu

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• Mega Obukohwo Oyovwi

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• Winifred Eseoghene Demaki

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• Emmanuel Onyinyechukwu Chidebe

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• Osuvwe Clement Orororo

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• Dorcas Ometere Aliyu

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• Oghenevwegba Prisca Ishokare

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• Chidi Emmanuel Ezerioha

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• Michael Oghenetega Afighor

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• Michael Eromosele Aisuodionoe

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• Odafe Edward Adhekegba

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Background: Pharmacy and pharmacology are integral to modern healthcare systems, influencing clinical outcomes, patient safety, medicines management, and institutional efficiency. Their roles extend beyond traditional functions, contributing significantly to hospital administration, policy development, and rational pharmacotherapy. Despite this evolving scope, the strategic importance of these disciplines in healthcare management remains underemphasized, particularly in developing health systems.

Methods: This mini-review is based on secondary data obtained from peer-reviewed literature accessed through databases including PubMed, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar, ResearchGate, and HINARI. Relevant studies addressing pharmacy practice, pharmacology, healthcare administration, and interprofessional collaboration were critically evaluated.  

Key Findings: Evidence indicates that pharmacy practice has transitioned from a product-centered model to a patient-oriented clinical role involving medicines management, pharmacovigilance, patient counselling, and medication therapy management. Pharmacology contributes through drug development, rational therapeutics, safety evaluation, and mechanistic insights that inform clinical decision-making. Both disciplines play essential roles in optimizing healthcare delivery, resource utilization, and patient safety frameworks.

Conclusion: The participation of pharmacy and pharmacology plays a critical role in strengthening healthcare systems through improved medicines management, patient safety, and rational pharmacotherapy.

  Keywords: Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Healthcare Administration, Hospital Management, Patient Safety

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