ChatGPT Prompts for Pharmacists and PharmDs

Counseling script for new prescription [drug] for [indication]. Output: what it is + does (plain language), how to take (specific timing/food/etc.), expected effects + timeline, side effects to expect vs concerning, what to avoid (food, alcohol, other meds), missed dose protocol, storage, follow-up. 5 min counseling.

Patient with poor adherence to [med]. Help me discuss: non-judgmental questions surfacing why (cost / side effects / forgetting / doesn't feel needed), specific solutions per cause, motivational interviewing approach, when to involve prescriber. Patient autonomy respected.

Patient on [N medications]. Help me educate on managing: pill organizer strategy, timing optimization, what to do if missed, what to do if confused, drug-drug interactions to be aware of, when to call us. Goal: feel empowered, not overwhelmed.

Patient asking for [OTC recommendation]. Help me conduct: brief assessment (symptoms, duration, conditions, current meds), differential of OTC vs see provider, recommended product with rationale, how to use, when to escalate. Pharmacist scope of practice.

CMR for patient. Med list: [paste]. Conditions: [list]. Output: drug-drug interactions to flag, drug-disease interactions, therapeutic duplication, evidence-based gaps (missing therapies for conditions), dose-disease appropriateness, simplification opportunities. Verify against Lexicomp before recommending.

Patient with [eGFR] on [med list]. Output: meds requiring renal adjustment, current dose vs recommended for this eGFR, alternatives if dose-adjusted insufficient, monitoring needed. Verify against authoritative source; renal dosing varies + updates.

New anticoagulant [warfarin / DOAC]. Output: counseling per drug-specific issues, INR monitoring (warfarin) vs no monitoring (DOAC), dietary considerations, drug interactions to avoid, bleeding precautions, what to do if dose missed, urgent vs routine concerns.

Patient with diabetes on [meds + recent A1c + symptoms]. Output: ADA / AACE-aligned therapy assessment, gaps (missing GLP-1 if appropriate, missing SGLT2 with comorbid, missing insulin titration if needed), education needs, communication to PCP. Verify against current guidelines.

DI question: [paste — provider or patient]. Output: structured answer (background, evidence, recommendation, references), cite primary literature, clinically relevant nuance, what to follow up. Verify all clinical claims against authoritative drug info before response.

[Drug] for [off-label indication]. Output: published evidence (with citations), FDA-labeled vs off-label rationale, dosing in published literature, monitoring, alternative on-label options, my recommendation. Off-label requires extra care.

Possible ADR: [paste situation]. Help draft: characterization (probable/possible/unlikely per Naranjo), supporting + opposing evidence, recommendation (continue vs alternative vs reduce dose), MedWatch report draft if reportable. Pharmacovigilance is pharmacy responsibility.

New drug [name] launching. Train pharmacy team: indication + MoA, place in therapy, dosing, common AEs, key interactions, REMS if any, counseling pearls. Output as quick-reference card + huddle topic.

Inventory strategy for [pharmacy type]. Output: par levels by category, slow-mover identification, expensive med stocking decisions, expiration management, cycle count cadence, ordering frequency. Tight inventory = better margins; over-stocking = capital tied + waste.

Pharmacy workflow analysis. Volume: [Rxs/day]. Bottlenecks I see: [describe]. Output: per bottleneck cause, specific solutions, automation opportunities, layout changes, technician role optimization. Workflow design = throughput + safety.

PBM contract review + negotiation. Current rates: [describe]. Output: market rate comparisons, leverage points (volume, pharmacy quality, network gaps), specific asks (DIR fees, MAC pricing transparency, audit terms), walk-away alternatives. Pharmacy reimbursement is fight.