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  • 1Rutgers University, College of Pharmacy, Piscataway, NJ.

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Multicenter drug utilization evaluations (DUEs) are crucial for healthcare systems. This study examines antibiotic usage across 15 hospitals, highlighting pharmacist roles in quality assurance.

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  • Pharmacoeconomics
  • Health Services Research
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Healthcare systems are increasingly forming alliances and affiliations.
  • This trend necessitates robust methods for evaluating treatments across multiple institutions.
  • Drug utilization evaluations (DUEs) are essential for assessing treatment regimens within these systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the role and challenges of multicenter drug utilization evaluations (DUEs).
  • To evaluate antibiotic usage patterns within a large, multi-institutional healthcare system.
  • To identify expanded roles for pharmacists in quality assurance within multicenter settings.

Main Methods:

  • A multicenter drug utilization evaluation (DUE) involving 15 hospitals.
  • Evaluation of usage patterns for ticarcillin/clavulanate and two other broad-spectrum antibiotics.
  • Analysis of data within a healthcare system composed of several institutions.

Main Results:

  • The study is currently underway, evaluating specific antibiotic usage.
  • Multicenter DUEs present logistical challenges, including resource allocation and achieving consensus.
  • The methodology facilitates expanded pharmacist involvement in quality assurance.

Conclusions:

  • Multicenter DUEs are a logical and necessary approach for healthcare systems with multiple affiliations.
  • Pharmacists can play a vital role in quality assurance activities within these complex evaluations.
  • Effective implementation requires addressing challenges related to resources and inter-institutional collaboration.