Pharmaceutical validation of peripherally inserted central catheters: four years of implementation

Pharmacist-led PICCs validation improves patient safety and optimises device use, demonstrating its value and sustainability in clinical practice. The percentage of refusals has remained stable since our pilot study in 2018 in the same centre, probably due to fast staff turnover. Wider implementation of this practice requires addressing resource limitations, raising awareness about the pharmacist's role in managing medical devices, and frequent training.