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Dennis J Cada1, Terri L Levien2, Danial E Baker3
1Founder and Contributing Editor, The Formulary, Washington State University , Spokane, Washington.
Hospital Pharmacy
|June 25, 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 safe medication use for healthcare facilities.
Area of Science:
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Drug Information
Background:
- The Formulary Monograph Service offers comprehensive drug information.
- Monographs target Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committees, aiding formulary decisions.
- The service includes drug utilization/medication use evaluations (DUE/MUE).
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide timely and detailed information on newly released and late-stage trial drugs.
- To support Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committees in drug selection and formulary management.
- To offer resources for pharmacy and nursing in-services and agenda planning.
Main Methods:
- Publication of 5-6 detailed monographs per month on new and investigational drugs.
- Inclusion of monthly 1-page summary monographs for quick reference.
- Provision of a comprehensive drug utilization evaluation/medication use evaluation (DUE/MUE) monthly.
- Monthly drug class reviews published in cooperation with Hospital Pharmacy.
Main Results:
- Subscribers receive print and online access to monographs.
- Monographs can be customized to facility-specific needs.
- April 2014 topics included dapagliflozin, tasimelteon, treprostinil diolamine, avarofloxacin, and idelalisib.
- The DUE/MUE for April 2014 focused on dapagliflozin.
Conclusions:
- The Formulary Monograph Service is a valuable resource for healthcare facilities.
- It supports evidence-based medication management and formulary optimization.
- The service enhances informed decision-making for drug therapy selection and use.
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