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MAY 22, 2025

Oncology Pharmacists Deemed a Valuable Addition to Cancer Care Team

By David Bronstein
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Mark Wagner, PharmD

A novel practice model that embeds oncology pharmacists in cancer clinics—where they educate patients about their chemotherapy, intervene on drug toxicities and provide supportive care—has slashed emergency department visits and hospitalization rates, while gaining praise from both the patients and providers they serve.

These were among the many benefits of the Pharmacists Optimizing Oncology Care Excellence in Michigan (POEM) initiative that two