ISSN / eISSN: 0033-8362 / 1826-6983

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Optimizing Radiopharmaceutical Dosing in Nuclear Medicine: A Pharmacist-Led Approach

Dr. Ananya Mehta, Dr. Rajesh Kumar, Dr. Priya Singh

Department of Radiology and Pharmacy Services, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, India

Abstract

The accurate dosing of radiopharmaceuticals is critical to ensure both diagnostic accuracy and patient safety in nuclear medicine. This study evaluates the impact of a pharmacist-led intervention on the dosing accuracy of radiopharmaceuticals in a tertiary care hospital. A prospective cohort of 200 patients undergoing PET/CT and SPECT imaging was assessed. Pharmacist interventions included individualized dose calculation, patient-specific safety checks, and protocol adherence reviews. Results indicated a significant reduction in dosing errors from 12% to 2% (p < 0.001) and improved patient throughput. The study underscores the importance of integrating specialty pharmacy expertise into radiology workflows to enhance patient safety and imaging quality.

Keywords: Radiopharmaceuticals, Specialty Pharmacy, Nuclear Medicine, Dosing Accuracy, Patient Safety

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