Identifying models and approaches to enhance the role of pharmacists in cancer care

As oncology practice has broadened, pharmacists have gained more opportunities to support the management of the complex needs of cancer patients through credentialing, expanded prescribing authority granted by state and/or institution regulations, and access to specialized knowledge and expertise gained at oncology pharmacy residency programs. Models and approaches that enhance the role of pharmacists in cancer care can enable oncology pharmacists to play a more integral role in the care of patients with cancer, and potentially improve clinical and economic outcomes in oncology care.