THE ROLE OF THE CLINICAL PHARMACIST IN THE FOLLOW-UP OF ONCOLOGICAL PATIENTS UNDERGOING CHEMOTHERAPY

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https://doi.org/10.36557/2674-9432.2026v5n3p1480-1495

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clinical pharmacist, oncology, chemotherapy

Abstract

This study addresses the role of the clinical pharmacist in the follow-up of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, highlighting its importance for patient safety and the quality of healthcare. Antineoplastic chemotherapy is a complex treatment involving highly toxic drugs, a narrow therapeutic margin, and a high risk of medication-related problems, such as drug interactions, adverse reactions, and failures in treatment adherence. In this context, the clinical pharmacist plays a fundamental role in prescription review, toxicity monitoring, patient counseling, and prevention of risks associated with pharmacotherapy. This is a literature review study with a qualitative approach, based on the analysis of scientific articles published in national and international databases. The results show that the clinical pharmacist contributes to the reduction of medication-related problems, improvement in treatment adherence, early identification of adverse events, and strengthening of multiprofessional care in oncology. It is concluded that this professional has significant relevance in the follow-up of patients undergoing chemotherapy and is essential for promoting the safe and rational use of medicines and improving therapeutic outcomes.

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Author Biographies

Herica Borges Monteiro, ESMAC Faculty

Undergraduate student in Pharmacy at ESMAC Faculty, Ananindeua, Pará, Brazil.

Kayke Bastos Rabelo, ESMAC Faculty

Undergraduate student in Pharmacy at ESMAC Faculty, Ananindeua, Pará, Brazil.

Kaio Conceição de Freitas, ESMAC Faculty

Undergraduate student in Pharmacy at ESMAC Faculty, Ananindeua, Pará, Brazil.

Anderson Carvalho da Costa, UNOPAR

Bachelor of Nursing from UNOPAR, Belém, Pará, Brazil.

Ana Larissa Caripunas de Souza, ESMAC Faculty

Undergraduate student in Pharmacy at ESMAC Faculty, Ananindeua, Pará, Brazil.

Elaine Cristina Ferreira da Silva, ESMAC Faculty

Undergraduate student in Pharmacy at ESMAC Faculty, Ananindeua, Pará, Brazil.

Jonath Guerreiro Ferreira

Undergraduate student in Pharmacy at ESMAC Faculty, Ananindeua, Pará, Brazil.

Vinente Vinente, FIBRA University Center

Undergraduate student in Pharmacy at FIBRA University Center, Belém, Pará, Brazil.

Katia Regina Santos Ribeiro, ESMAC Faculty

Undergraduate student in Pharmacy at ESMAC Faculty, Ananindeua, Pará, Brazil.

Kemper Nunes dos Santos, ESMAC Faculty

PhD in Pharmacology and Physiology from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG). Master’s degree in Tropical Diseases from the Federal University of Pará (UFPA). Professor of Pharmacology.

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2026-05-19

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MONTEIRO, Herica Borges et al. THE ROLE OF THE CLINICAL PHARMACIST IN THE FOLLOW-UP OF ONCOLOGICAL PATIENTS UNDERGOING CHEMOTHERAPY. Periódicos Brasil. Pesquisa Científica, Macapá, Brasil, v. 5, n. 3, p. 1480–1495, 2026. DOI: 10.36557/2674-9432.2026v5n3p1480-1495. Disponível em: https://periodicosbrasil.emnuvens.com.br/revista/article/view/1003. Acesso em: 17 aug. 2026.

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Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026): Periódicos Brasil. Pesquisa Científica - QUALIS A3

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