Global Surge in Pharmaceutical Care Research

📅 Jun 9, 2026 · Medicine

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Pharmaceutical care research is booming, but challenges linger.

Pharmaceutical care is crucial for enhancing medication safety and patient outcomes, yet international collaboration and real-world application are still developing. From 1990 to 2024, 3905 publications were analyzed. The US leads in output and collaboration, with significant growth since 2005 and peaks in 2023. The study highlights the need for better international cooperation and the translation of research into clinical practices, especially in chronic disease management and special populations. Pharmaceutical care research is growing but needs stronger global application and collaboration.

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Authors: Zhang S, Wu C, Liang L, Yan J

Citation: Zhang S, Wu C, Liang L, et al. Research status and trends of pharmaceutical care in hospitals from an international perspective (1990-2024): A bibliometric analysis. Medicine. 2026;105(23):e49240. doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000049240

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