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Dennis J Cada1, Kendra Demaris2, Terri L Levien3
1Founder and Contributing Editor, The Formulary.
Hospital Pharmacy
|January 15, 2014
Summary
The Formulary Monograph Service provides monthly drug monographs and utilization evaluations for Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committees. This service aids in informed drug selection and medication use evaluation for healthcare facilities.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology and Therapeutics
- Drug Information Services
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- The Formulary Monograph Service delivers essential drug information to healthcare professionals.
- Monographs focus on newly released or late-stage trial drugs, targeting Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committees.
- The service includes summary monographs for broader pharmacy and nursing staff use.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide comprehensive, up-to-date drug information for clinical decision-making.
- To support Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committees in formulary management.
- To facilitate medication use evaluations (MUE) and drug utilization evaluations (DUE).
Main Methods:
- Publication of 5-6 detailed monographs monthly on new and investigational drugs.
- Inclusion of 1-page summary monographs for pharmacy and nursing in-services.
- Provision of a comprehensive drug utilization evaluation/medication use evaluation (DUE/MUE) each month.
- Monthly drug class reviews are also published.
Main Results:
- Subscribers receive print and online access to monographs.
- Monographs can be customized to facility-specific needs.
- October 2013 topics included afatinib, ferric carboxymaltose, cangrelor, vedolizumab, and albiglutide, with an afatinib DUE/MUE.
Conclusions:
- The Formulary Monograph Service is a valuable resource for evidence-based formulary management.
- The service supports informed drug selection and safe medication use.
- Continuous updates and customizable content enhance its utility for healthcare facilities.
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