Jan 19, 2017: Historically, pharmacists have focused on operational roles in the pharmacy, with an emphasis on dispensing accurate and safe medications. However, as cancer treatments become more complex, as the population ages, and as the oncology drug market increases, the need for knowledgeable health care practitioners has grown and the role of a clinical pharmacist has expanded to encompass all phases of patient care as part of the cancer care team.

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Oncology pharmacists play an important role in the delivery of care to patients living with cancer