Table 3. . Roles of the oncology pharmacist in treating patients with metastatic melanoma.
| Role | Details |
|---|---|
| Prescription validation | • Validating clinical indication and appropriate therapy, validating dose, route of administration and dosing schedule, validation of dosage adjustment versus toxicities and renal or hepatic function |
| Treatment preparation | – |
| Education | • Other healthcare professionals • Patients: medication history, medication reconciliation, patient counseling, side effect prevention and management, managing drug interactions, counseling on complimentary or alternative therapies (natural products) |
| Side effect management and supportive care, if required | – |
| Facilitator role for drug access or access to compassionate programs, if required | – |
| Research and managing clinical trials | – |
| Linking with other healthcare practitioners in the community (e.g., community pharmacists) | – |