Evolution of Clinical Pharmacy in the Practice of Rheumatology

2006marked the 40thyearof publication for TheAnnals. Throughout its history, TheAnnalshas provided important contributions to the development of clinical pharmacy. In 2007, we arecontinuing to publish articles reflecting on the history of clinical pharmacy through theeyesof practitioners, including those pioneering clinical pharmacy, as wellas thosewho havemore recentlyentered the profession anda well-established specialty. In addition, we are presenting articles and editorials fromthe earlyhistory of TheAnnalsthathavegiven direction andshape to the practice of clinical pharmacy (seepage 1712).