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What is a requirement for a drug to be added to the hospital formulary?
What is a requirement for a drug to be added to the hospital formulary?
- The drug should have a history of being used for over a decade.
- The drug must be in liquid form.
- The drug must be available from at least three suppliers.
- The medical staff must approve the drug. (correct)
Which of the following drugs is specifically mentioned for intravenous or intramuscular use?
Which of the following drugs is specifically mentioned for intravenous or intramuscular use?
- Priscoline Hydrochloride (correct)
- Amoxicillin
- Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate (Peritrate) (correct)
- Aspirin
Which factor is NOT considered when evaluating a drug for deletion from the formulary?
Which factor is NOT considered when evaluating a drug for deletion from the formulary?
- The popularity of the drug among patients. (correct)
- The drug manufacturer's licenses and penalties.
- The drug's safety, efficacy, and quality evidence.
- The drug's cost-effectiveness.
What type of formulations should generally not be added to the hospital formulary?
What type of formulations should generally not be added to the hospital formulary?
What is the primary function of a National Formulary (NF)?
What is the primary function of a National Formulary (NF)?
What role does the pharmacy and therapeutic committee play in the formulary system?
What role does the pharmacy and therapeutic committee play in the formulary system?
What role does the National Formulary Committee (NFC) play?
What role does the National Formulary Committee (NFC) play?
Which of the following is included in the hospital formulary information?
Which of the following is included in the hospital formulary information?
What criteria must a drug manufacturer meet for their drug to be considered for the formulary?
What criteria must a drug manufacturer meet for their drug to be considered for the formulary?
Which of the following symbols indicates that a drug has been applied with a Managed Dose Limitations (MDL)?
Which of the following symbols indicates that a drug has been applied with a Managed Dose Limitations (MDL)?
How should pharmacists classify the drugs used in a hospital formulary?
How should pharmacists classify the drugs used in a hospital formulary?
What should be evaluated when considering a drug's cost-effectiveness for inclusion in the formulary?
What should be evaluated when considering a drug's cost-effectiveness for inclusion in the formulary?
In the absence of an established Essential Drug Programme (EDP), what should the NFC fulfill?
In the absence of an established Essential Drug Programme (EDP), what should the NFC fulfill?
What is one of the primary functions of the PTC regarding drug use in hospitals?
What is one of the primary functions of the PTC regarding drug use in hospitals?
What criteria does the PTC use to evaluate the inclusion of drugs in the formulary?
What criteria does the PTC use to evaluate the inclusion of drugs in the formulary?
What should be avoided when considering the addition of a drug to the formulary?
What should be avoided when considering the addition of a drug to the formulary?
Which role does the PTC have regarding educational schemes?
Which role does the PTC have regarding educational schemes?
What is one criterion for considering fixed dosage form combinations for the formulary?
What is one criterion for considering fixed dosage form combinations for the formulary?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the PTC?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the PTC?
When evaluating the addition of medications, which factor is NOT prioritized by the PTC?
When evaluating the addition of medications, which factor is NOT prioritized by the PTC?
What is a key responsibility of the PTC in relation to the formulary?
What is a key responsibility of the PTC in relation to the formulary?
Which term is commonly used to refer to substances of abuse by the public?
Which term is commonly used to refer to substances of abuse by the public?
What does the US FDA define as a drug?
What does the US FDA define as a drug?
Which agency is responsible for drug regulation in the United States?
Which agency is responsible for drug regulation in the United States?
What is a brand name assigned by pharmaceutical companies?
What is a brand name assigned by pharmaceutical companies?
Which of the following is NOT included in the definition of a drug by the US FDA?
Which of the following is NOT included in the definition of a drug by the US FDA?
What term do pharmacists prefer to use when communicating with the public?
What term do pharmacists prefer to use when communicating with the public?
Which of the following is typically a product considered a medical device?
Which of the following is typically a product considered a medical device?
How is the generic name of a drug selected?
How is the generic name of a drug selected?
What term is used to describe the proprietary name of a drug?
What term is used to describe the proprietary name of a drug?
What happens once the patent for a drug expires?
What happens once the patent for a drug expires?
In the context of pharmaceuticals, what is a biosimilar?
In the context of pharmaceuticals, what is a biosimilar?
What is the correct way to write the names of drugs in a sentence?
What is the correct way to write the names of drugs in a sentence?
Which organization defines a medical device?
Which organization defines a medical device?
What is the role of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) in pharmaceuticals?
What is the role of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) in pharmaceuticals?
Which of the following is an example of a drug whose generic and brand names differ in the US?
Which of the following is an example of a drug whose generic and brand names differ in the US?
What is the primary reason for using the term 'health technology' in pharmaceuticals?
What is the primary reason for using the term 'health technology' in pharmaceuticals?
