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Drug information centers: an overview.

A B Amerson

    Drug Information Journal
    |December 11, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Drug information centers (DICs), serving health professionals for over 20 years, provide essential services like answering drug queries and supporting committees. These mature centers offer valuable support within healthcare systems.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pharmacology
    • Health Services Research

    Background:

    • Drug information centers (DICs) have a long-standing presence, with over 100 centers operating nationwide.
    • These centers are typically affiliated with hospitals and colleges of pharmacy.
    • They cater to health professionals and, in some cases, consumers.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the functions, services, and operational aspects of drug information centers.
    • To highlight the evolution and current status of DICs in healthcare.

    Main Methods:

    • The study is a review of existing drug information centers.
    • It examines their service, education, and research responsibilities.
    • Evaluation methods and funding models are also considered.

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    Main Results:

    • Key service functions include answering drug-related questions, supporting Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committees, and distributing newsletters.
    • Educational roles often involve training pharmacy students in drug information skills.
    • Service evaluations have primarily focused on question answering and P&T committee support.

    Conclusions:

    • Drug information centers are mature entities providing valuable services.
    • Increasingly sophisticated information systems offer potential for enhanced efficiency.
    • While institutional funding is primary, revenue from service charges remains modest.