Current status of clinical pharmacists in the capital of Madhya Pradesh: A survey

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the current status of clinical pharmacists in the capital of Madya Pradesh (i.e. Bhopal). Methods: Surveys were performed to 76 (27 big and special hospital, 43 smaller) hospitals and health care institutions in the form of questionnaires. All data was entered into Excel and analyzed for descriptive statistics. Results: 158 surveys were analyzed, representing 76 hospitals. About 14% hospital pharmacistreturned incomplete surveys. The chief hospital pharmacists were of mainly the males (91.0% males and 9.0% females) and in the age group of 20-60 years (Mainly 45-60 years, about 70%). About 1% M. Pharma., 22.0% B.Pharma., 46.0% diploma holders and 31.0% was science graduate along with diploma in other course. The results analyzed were based on the self-reported respondent answers but were not verified. Results were based on interpretation of the question by the respondent. Conclusion: This study reports on the current status andresponsibilities of clinical pharmacist across hospital in capital of Madhya Pradesh.