Survey Reveals Limited Clinical Pharmacy in French ICUs

📅 Jun 17, 2026 · Anaesthesia, critical care & pain medicine

Background Information

Only 25% of French ICUs have dedicated clinical pharmacists.

Understanding clinical pharmacy activities in ICUs is crucial for enhancing patient safety and care efficiency. Only 25% of French ICUs have dedicated clinical pharmacy presence, with core activities including prescription review and therapeutic drug monitoring. The study highlights geographical disparities and significant barriers to the implementation of clinical pharmacy in French ICUs, indicating a need for better organisational support. There's a critical need to enhance clinical pharmacy services in French ICUs to meet identified gaps.

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Authors: Plesa A, Goyer I, Chapuis C, Matusik E, Razazi K, Mekontso-Dessap A, Ourghanlian C, Bouabdallah L

Citation: Plesa A, Goyer I, Chapuis C, et al. CartoPhaRe: a nation-wide survey of clinical pharmacy activities in French Critical Care Units. Anaesthesia, critical care & pain medicine. 2026:101880. doi:10.1016/j.accpm.2026.101880

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