The document discusses the evolving role of pharmacists from a focus on dispensing medications to a greater focus on patient care and disease management. It outlines how pharmacists can work with patients and healthcare providers to optimize drug therapy, educate patients, manage chronic conditions like asthma and diabetes, and reduce healthcare costs through interventions and prevention of drug-related problems. Pharmacist involvement in disease management has demonstrated improvements in patient outcomes.
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