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Choosing the best medications

M L Chambliss1

  • 1Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro, North Carolina 27401, USA.

American Family Physician
|June 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary
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Physicians can develop a personal drug formulary by selecting 1-2 reliable medications per condition. Evaluating efficacy, safety, patient acceptance, and cost using medical literature guides this evidence-based approach.

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Clinical Practice

Background:

  • Physicians face numerous drug choices for common conditions.
  • Developing a consistent prescribing pattern is essential for effective patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To guide physicians in creating a personal drug formulary.
  • To outline a systematic approach for drug selection based on medical literature.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing primary literature (randomized trials) and secondary sources (drug compendia, reviews).
  • Comparing medications based on efficacy, safety, patient acceptability, and cost.
  • Prioritizing methodologically sound clinical trials for objective efficacy data.

Main Results:

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  • Primary literature offers robust data on drug efficacy and safety.
  • Secondary sources provide summaries and comparative analyses, with some offering drug recommendations.
  • Key comparison points include adverse effects, drug interactions, clinical experience, and patient factors.

Conclusions:

  • A personal formulary enhances rational drug selection and use.
  • Evidence-based evaluation of medication characteristics is crucial for optimal therapeutic choices.
  • Systematic review of medical literature supports informed clinical decision-making.