The introduction of clinical pharmacists, who monitor medication directly at the patient's bedside together with doctors, was particularly important. This enabled side effects and interactions to be recognised at an early stage and medication errors to be avoided. Neonatological care has also become safer, as individually prepared infusion solutions for premature babies are no longer prepared by nursing staff, but directly by the hospital pharmacy.
More than 140 scientific publications confirm the impact of this work. ZAMS thus serves not only Leipzig, but also as a role model for other clinics throughout Germany. Despite the lack of special funding, the teams from pharmacy and the hospital pharmacy have shown with great commitment how important drug safety is for modern medicine. The UKL sees this model as a key contribution to better and safer patient care.
Press release by "Universitätsklinikum Leipzig" dated 25 September 2025