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Computer-assisted evaluation of antibiotic regimen coverage and cost
D Day1, T J Lubowski, C C Yamaga
1Pfizer Pharmaceuticals Group, Pfizer Inc, New York, New York 10017, USA.
Clinical Therapeutics
|September 15, 1999
Summary
Dare to Compare 98 is a computer program that simplifies antibiotic regimen evaluation for healthcare professionals. It analyzes cost-effectiveness using local data to optimize treatment choices for infectious diseases.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacoeconomics
- Infectious Diseases
- Clinical Pharmacy
Background:
- Evaluating antibiotic regimens for cost-effectiveness is crucial for drug selection.
- Current evaluations can be complex, time-consuming, and misleading if not based on local data.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce Dare to Compare 98, a computer program designed for analyzing empiric antibiotic regimens.
- To assist pharmacists and physicians in selecting optimal antibiotic treatments.
Main Methods:
- The program incorporates an Infectious Disease Challenge to identify common pathogens.
- It generates Antibiogram Susceptibility Reports using local or comparable national data.
- Susceptibility data is integrated with cost data in the Quality/Cost Index.
Main Results:
- Dare to Compare 98 combines susceptibility and cost data to create a Quality/Cost Index.
- Users can determine optimal microbiologic activity and cost-effective regimens based on local data.
Conclusions:
- Dare to Compare 98 facilitates efficient evaluation of antibiotic regimens.
- The program aids in selecting suitable treatments for formularies and disease-management algorithms.
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