Formulary Drug Review: Edaravone
Zaynah K Ali1, Danial E Baker1
1Washington State University, Spokane, WA, USA.
Hospital Pharmacy
|December 26, 2017
Summary
The Formulary Monograph Service provides monthly drug monographs for Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committees, aiding in drug evaluation and utilization. Subscribers receive online access to customized monographs and drug utilization evaluations for informed decision-making.
Area of Science:
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Committees require timely, evidence-based drug information for formulary decisions.
- Evaluating drug utilization is crucial for optimizing medication therapy and patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe The Formulary Monograph Service, a resource for P&T Committees and healthcare professionals.
- To highlight the service's components, including drug monographs, summary sheets, and drug utilization evaluations (DUE/MUE).
Main Methods:
- The service delivers 5-6 detailed monographs on new or late-phase trial drugs monthly.
- Includes 1-page summary monographs for pharmacy and nursing in-services.
- Provides comprehensive drug utilization evaluation/medication use evaluation (DUE/MUE) reports.
Main Results:
- Subscribers gain online access to all provided materials.
- Monographs can be customized to meet specific facility needs.
- Selected reviews are published in *Hospital Pharmacy*.
Conclusions:
- The Formulary Monograph Service offers a valuable, comprehensive resource for drug evaluation and formulary management.
- The service supports informed decision-making for P&T Committees and facilitates ongoing medication use reviews.
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