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Strategic planning for the colony-stimulating factors
1Division of Pharmacy, University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston 77030.
Pharmacotherapy
|January 1, 1992
Summary
Pharmacists face challenges integrating new biotechnology products due to healthcare economics. A strategic planning model helps integrate these products to improve patient care and financial stability.
Area of Science:
- Pharmaceutical sciences
- Health services research
- Biotechnology
Background:
- The increasing prevalence of biotechnology products presents challenges for pharmacists.
- The pharmacy profession is expanding into clinical drug therapy management.
- Economic pressures in healthcare necessitate strategic approaches to product integration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a strategic plan model for integrating biotechnology products into pharmacy practice.
- To address the dual goals of enhancing patient care and maintaining financial stability.
- To apply the model to recombinant colony-stimulating factors.
Main Methods:
- Environmental scanning to assess the external landscape.
- Strategy formulation to define goals and objectives.
- Strategy implementation and analysis to evaluate outcomes.
- Application of a strategic plan model to specific biotechnology products.
Main Results:
- The strategic plan model provides a framework for pharmacists.
- Integration of biotechnology products can be achieved while managing economic constraints.
- The model facilitates a proactive approach to incorporating new therapies.
Conclusions:
- Pharmacists must adopt strategic thinking to navigate the evolving healthcare environment.
- A structured strategic planning process is essential for successful biotechnology product integration.
- The proposed model supports pharmacists in optimizing patient care and institutional finances.