Pharmacist-Led DVT Clinic Cuts ER Use in Half

By Karen BlumA pharmacist-led deep vein thrombosis (DVT) clinic that started in November 2023 at Cone Health, in Greensboro, North Carolina, has led to significantly fewer emergency department (ED) visits and hospital admissions, and saved money both for the health system and patients. A description of the work was presented at the ASHP Midyear 2025 Clinical Meeting & Exhibition, in Las Vegas, where it won a Best Practices Award.Patients “come in very anxious about their DVT diagnosis,