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Because study coordinators were unable to travel, research pharmacist Brian Wortz, PharmD, said researchers were forced to adapt quickly and figure out what they could do remotely.

As the drug experts, Brian Wortz, PharmD, said pharmacists may be able to recognize adverse effects before other health care professionals, ensuring patient safety and optimizing their care.

Clinical trial participants often have even more questions than patients receiving standard-of-care treatments, so working within the team to answer their questions and provide optimal care is essential for research pharmacists.

Because health care is a constantly evolving field, research pharmacist Brian Wortz, PharmD, of Cancer Treatment Centers of America, said pharmacists must be aware of the newest findings and how they could impact their patients.

In an interview with Pharmacy Times, Brian Wortz, PharmD, said he enjoys the innovation in his research, especially when their findings have the potential to drastically impact patients’ lives.

Working in clinical research combines skills from both the retail and health system pharmacy spaces, as well as other, more unique skillsets, according to research pharmacist Brian Wortz, PharmD, of Cancer Treatment Centers of America, in an interview with Pharmacy Times.

Research pharmacist Brian Wortz, PharmD, with Cancer Treatment Centers of America, said working as a pharmacist in clinical research provides interesting opportunities to be at the forefront of drug development.

Cynthia Lynch, MD, breast cancer program clinical advisor with Cancer Treatment Centers of America, said oncology pharmacists are vital team members who can help ensure optimal treatment and safety for patients with breast cancer.

These nationally recognized health system and oncology leaders will join the esteemed SAP Program.