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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacy Practice
  • Health Services Management
  • Pharmacoeconomics

Background:

  • The hospital formulary system, established in the 1950s, initially focused on drug lists for supply chain management.
  • Evolving pharmacy practice has shifted the focus towards rational drug use, emphasizing safety, cost-effectiveness, and drug availability.
  • While adoption is increasing in Nepal, optimal implementation of the hospital formulary system remains limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of the hospital formulary system in modern healthcare.
  • To advocate for wider adoption and perfect practice of the hospital formulary system in Nepal.
  • To promote rational drug therapy through improved medication management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the historical evolution of the hospital formulary system.
  • Analysis of current trends in pharmacy practice and hospital guidelines in Nepal.
  • Discussion of the benefits of hospital formulary system adoption for rational drug therapy.

Main Results:

  • The hospital formulary system has evolved from a simple drug list to a tool for rational drug therapy.
  • Key considerations for the system include safety, cost-effectiveness, and uninterrupted drug availability.
  • Nepal shows a growing trend towards establishing drug and therapeutic committees and hospital pharmacy services.

Conclusions:

  • The hospital formulary system is crucial for enhancing medication management and promoting rational drug therapy.
  • Wider adoption and effective implementation of the hospital formulary system in Nepal are highly valuable.
  • This system supports clinical judgment and improves overall healthcare outcomes.