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Strengthening the formulary system by implementing a drug usage guidelines program.

S L Huber, R A Patry, H D Hudson

    Hospital Formulary
    |July 9, 1984
    PubMed
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    A new Drug Usage Guidelines (DUG) program was implemented to improve formulary control and rational drug therapy. This initiative ensures thorough drug evaluation and provides physician-generated guidelines for audits.

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    Area of Science:

    • * Health Services Research
    • * Pharmacoeconomics
    • * Clinical Pharmacy Practice

    Background:

    • * Hospitals require robust mechanisms for formulary management and drug evaluation.
    • * The Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P & T) Committee plays a crucial role in drug selection.
    • * Effective drug utilization requires clear guidelines and reliable information.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • * To describe the development and implementation of a Drug Usage Guidelines (DUG) program.
    • * To enhance formulary control through structured drug review processes.
    • * To support rational drug therapy and evidence-based prescribing.

    Main Methods:

    • * Implementation of a DUG program in a large federal teaching hospital.
    • * Mandatory submission of DUGs and oral presentations to the P & T Committee.

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  • * Establishment of procedures for drug review and evaluation prior to formulary inclusion.

    • Main Results:

    • * The DUG program facilitates a systematic approach to drug evaluation.
    • * It ensures that drug information is presented in a usable format for healthcare professionals.
    • * The program promotes a comprehensive assessment of therapeutic agents.

    Conclusions:

    • * The DUG program is a valuable tool for effective formulary control.
    • * It aids in stimulating rational drug therapy and improving medication use.
    • * Physician-generated guidelines from the DUG program can serve as criteria for drug utilization review audits.