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Local initiatives are essential to demonstrate feasibility and impact.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>To describe the 2-year implementation of a Clinical Pharmacy Ambulatory (CPA) in a large Italian tertiary hospital, and to evaluate its contribution to medication management, adherence, and interprofessional collaboration.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The CPA was established within the Hospital Pharmacy Department of the Azienda Ospedale\u2013Universit\u00e0 di Padova. It provided three pharmacist-led services: best possible medication history (BPMH), medication review (MR), and patient education programs (PEPs). Services were delivered on-site and through telepharmacy, integrated into the electronic medical record. Outcomes were assessed using key performance indicators, including service volumes, fulfillment rates, acceptance of recommendations, and adherence measures. A survey of healthcare professionals assessed changes in perception of pharmacists\u2019 role.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Over 2\u00a0years, the CPA served more than 2,200 patients. BPMH activity increased by 12%, with fulfillment consistently above 97%. Fifty-one medication reviews generated 670 therapeutic recommendations, with high physician acceptance (over 70%). PEPs enrolled 151 patients, achieving excellent adherence outcomes. Surveys showed improved awareness of the pharmacist\u2019s role and stronger support for their integration into multidisciplinary care.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The CPA represents the first structured pharmacist-led ambulatory formally described in Italy. It demonstrates feasibility, clinical relevance, and organizational value in a healthcare system where clinical pharmacy is not yet institutionalized. 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