Evidence-based pharmacy practice

Abstract

There is increasing awareness of the need for healthcare professionals to adopt an evidence-based approach to their daily practice. What this means is that there needs to be scientific evidence exhibiting the effectiveness of a particular practice. This concept is at times criticised as being unattainable since not enough evidence exists on which to base daily practice. This may be true, but a considerable amount of evidence does exist and this should be employed. Where evidence is found to be lacking, research should be encouraged.