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The general practice formulary--its role in rational therapeutics
The Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
|December 1, 1985
Summary
A voluntary general practice formulary was successfully implemented, showing high compliance rates. This collaborative approach between pharmacists and general practitioners improves prescribing rationale and reduces healthcare costs.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Pharmacoeconomics
- General Practice Pharmacy
Background:
- Hospital formularies are established tools for drug management.
- General practices require structured approaches to optimize prescribing.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration is key in modern healthcare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To create, implement, and monitor a voluntary preferred prescribing list in general practice.
- To assess the feasibility and acceptance of a general practice formulary.
- To evaluate the impact of a formulary on prescribing patterns and costs.
Main Methods:
- Development of a voluntary general practice formulary through collaboration between a pharmacist and general practitioners.
- Monitoring of formulary acceptance and compliance rates.
- Analysis of prescribing rationale and cost-effectiveness.
Main Results:
- High acceptance and compliance rates (68.2%–89.6%) for the general practice formulary, particularly in National Health Service restricted groups.
- Enhanced critical appraisal of prescribing decisions.
- Demonstrated potential for cost reduction.
Conclusions:
- A voluntary general practice formulary is a viable and effective tool for optimizing prescribing.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration between pharmacists and general practitioners is crucial for successful formulary implementation.
- This model offers significant benefits for healthcare systems on a national scale.