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[A utilization review program of cefoxitin].

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  • 1Département de pharmacie, Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur de Montréal, Université de Montréal, Qué.

Canadian Journal of Surgery. Journal Canadien De Chirurgie
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A drug utilization review found 66% of cefoxitin use was inappropriate in a teaching hospital, costing over $2600. Continuous pharmacist-physician collaboration is key for optimal antibiotic prescribing.

Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology and Pharmaceutics
  • Infectious Diseases and Microbiology
  • Health Services Research

Context:

  • Retrospective drug utilization review of cefoxitin in a 714-bed teaching hospital.
  • Analysis of 43 in-patients and 47 cefoxitin courses prescribed in November 1987.
  • Evaluation based on established 'appropriate use' criteria.

Purpose:

  • To assess the appropriateness of cefoxitin prescribing patterns.
  • To identify areas of drug misuse and estimate associated costs.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of implemented corrective measures.

Summary:

  • 66% of total cefoxitin usage was deemed inappropriate, particularly for prophylaxis (86% inappropriate).
  • Estimated cost of inappropriate cefoxitin use was $2672 during the study period.

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  • A follow-up study demonstrated the impact of corrective actions on drug utilization.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights significant issues in antibiotic prescribing practices within a hospital setting.
    • Demonstrates the financial implications of suboptimal drug utilization.
    • Emphasizes the necessity of continuous pharmacist-physician collaboration for effective drug surveillance and optimization.