The Role of Pharmacists in Chronic Disease Management: Enhancing Collaboration between Health Teams and Improving Treatment Outcomes

Abstract

Chronic diseases, including hypertension, diabetes, and asthma, represent a major global health challenge, placing enormous pressure on healthcare systems. Effective management of these diseases is critical to improving patient outcomes, reducing hospitalizations, and optimizing healthcare resources. Pharmacists play a vital role in multidisciplinary healthcare teams by providing medication therapy management, which includes conducting medication reviews, promoting adherence, educating patients, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals. This review examines the multifaceted role of pharmacists in chronic disease management, highlighting their contributions to medication optimization, patient education, and collaboration within healthcare teams. Furthermore, it explores the potential for future advances in pharmacist-led care, including the enhanced use of digital technologies, telemedicine, and artificial intelligence, to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. As healthcare teams continue to evolve, pharmacists will play an increasingly important role in shaping the future of chronic disease management.