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New On-Site Pharmacist Program Enhances Patient Care

June 17, 2025

Beginning this month, Hartford HealthCare Medical Group is launching a new on-site pharmacist program in select primary care practices. This pilot initiative is designed to improve patient outcomes and support our clinical teams by integrating pharmacists directly into the practices.

Patients will benefit from personalized medication reviews, education and support — all delivered within the comfort of their primary care office. By focusing on chronic conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, pharmacists will help patients better manage their health, reduce the risk of complications and potentially avoid hospital visits.

Pharmacists will work side-by-side with providers to co-manage complex medication regimens, initiate and adjust prescriptions, and follow up with patients as needed. Their involvement will streamline workflows and allow providers to focus more time on direct patient care.

Though pharmacist integration in primary care is still rare in Connecticut, this model has shown strong results in other health systems. We’re proud to bring this innovative, team-based approach to our patients and look forward to expanding it across more practices in the future.