Study Finds Involving Pharmacists in Hemophilia Care Results in Better Outcomes and Lower Costs

Hemophilia care often comes with a high price tag and requires a multidisciplinary care team. A newly published paper in The Permanente Journal finds that adding a pharmacist to the team can help improve outcomes and lower costs. The study examined 15 medical providers that actively involved pharmacists in hemophilia care, having them check in with patients between visits and ordering specialty lab tests.

According to Rose McNulty, “During the program, the annual bleed rate, hospitalizations, and emergency department (ED) visits showed downward trends. The bleed rate was reduced to 37.6 from 40 per 100 patient-years, ED visits dropped from 22.7 to 18.3 per 100 patient-years, and hospitalizations dropped from 6.4 to 3 per 100 patient-years.”

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(Source: AJMC, September 30^th, 2022)