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What is the purpose of a formulary system in healthcare?
What is the purpose of a formulary system in healthcare?
- To limit the number of drugs available in the healthcare system
- To establish policies on the use of drug products and therapies
- To ensure only the most cost-efficient drugs are available
- To provide a continually updated list of approved medicines for use in the health care system (correct)
What is the role of a formulary in healthcare?
What is the role of a formulary in healthcare?
- To select drugs based on the needs of the local community
- To establish policies on the use of drug products and therapies (correct)
- To provide information on the most cost-effective drugs
- To limit the number of drugs in the formulary list
How are drugs selected for the formulary list?
How are drugs selected for the formulary list?
- Based on the most medically appropriate options (correct)
- Based on proven quality and cost
- Based on the needs of the national formulary
- Based on the most cost-efficient options
What are the key principles of formulary management?
What are the key principles of formulary management?
What is the significance of the formulary list having a limited number of drugs?
What is the significance of the formulary list having a limited number of drugs?
Who is involved in the ongoing process of establishing policies on the use of drug products and therapies?
Who is involved in the ongoing process of establishing policies on the use of drug products and therapies?
What determines the inclusion of drugs in the formulary list?
What determines the inclusion of drugs in the formulary list?
What does the formulary system aim to provide to the health care system?
What does the formulary system aim to provide to the health care system?
What is the role of a formulary in drug selection?
What is the role of a formulary in drug selection?
What is the primary focus when selecting drugs for the formulary list?
What is the primary focus when selecting drugs for the formulary list?
What is the purpose of the second part of the formulary?
What is the purpose of the second part of the formulary?
Where should the information on hospital policies and procedures for the use of drugs be found?
Where should the information on hospital policies and procedures for the use of drugs be found?
What is the purpose of Appendix 2?
What is the purpose of Appendix 2?
What is the main purpose of the first part of the formulary?
What is the main purpose of the first part of the formulary?
What is the purpose of Appendix 4?
What is the purpose of Appendix 4?
Where should the guidance on how to effectively prescribe drugs in special conditions and cases be found?
Where should the guidance on how to effectively prescribe drugs in special conditions and cases be found?
What is the purpose of Appendix 6?
What is the purpose of Appendix 6?
What is the purpose of the Title Page in the formulary?
What is the purpose of the Title Page in the formulary?
Where should the alphabetical list of clinically important drug interactions for the drugs be found?
Where should the alphabetical list of clinically important drug interactions for the drugs be found?
What is the purpose of Appendix 1?
What is the purpose of Appendix 1?
What specific information is required for a request to add or remove a drug from the formulary?
What specific information is required for a request to add or remove a drug from the formulary?
Which drug information resource provides compatibility information for IV medications and safety ratings for drugs in pregnancy and lactation?
Which drug information resource provides compatibility information for IV medications and safety ratings for drugs in pregnancy and lactation?
What type of information does the Drug Information Handbook provide?
What type of information does the Drug Information Handbook provide?
What does quality assurance of drugs involve?
What does quality assurance of drugs involve?
What factors are considered in formulary recommendations?
What factors are considered in formulary recommendations?
What does off-label use of formulary drugs involve?
What does off-label use of formulary drugs involve?
Why might non-formulary drugs be necessary for some patients?
Why might non-formulary drugs be necessary for some patients?
What type of formulary system allows the introduction of non-formulary drugs on a limited basis for specific patient needs?
What type of formulary system allows the introduction of non-formulary drugs on a limited basis for specific patient needs?
What resources are involved in the process of selecting a new drug for the formulary?
What resources are involved in the process of selecting a new drug for the formulary?
What do tertiary sources like Cochrane Library and Lexi-Comp Online offer information on?
What do tertiary sources like Cochrane Library and Lexi-Comp Online offer information on?
Study Notes
Hospital Formulary Systems and Drug Information Resources
- Hospital formulary systems select "drugs of choice" through systematic evaluation.
- The formulary benefits hospitals by reducing costs, improving outcomes, and ensuring consistent drug supply.
- A request for addition or deletion of a drug to the formulary requires specific information from physicians or pharmacists, such as pharmacological actions and literature support.
- Drug information resources like Trissel’s Handbook of Injectable Drugs provide compatibility between IV medications and offer safety ratings for drugs in pregnancy and lactation.
- The Drug Information Handbook provides information on drug monographs, cytochrome P450 enzymes, and oral medications that should not be altered.
- Tertiary sources like Cochrane Library and Lexi-Comp Online offer information on drug interactions, pharmacokinetics, and FDA-approved uses.
- The process for selecting a new drug involves evaluating efficacy, quality, safety, cost, and availability of resources like health system personnel and lab facilities.
- Quality assurance of drugs involves ensuring identity, purity, potency, uniformity, stability, bioavailability, and pharmacokinetics.
- Formulary recommendations consider medication and non-medication related costs, including administration, monitoring, prolonged hospital stay, and operational costs.
- Off-label use of formulary drugs involves using medications outside of specified populations, for different diseases, routes of administration, or dosing schedules.
- Non-formulary drugs may be necessary for patients stabilized on drugs from outside practitioners or those requiring specialized treatments.
- Most formulary systems are designed as an "open" system, allowing the introduction of non-formulary drugs on a limited basis for patients with specific needs.
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Test your knowledge of hospital formulary systems and drug information resources with this quiz. Explore the selection process, benefits, and considerations for adding or removing drugs from the formulary. Learn about drug information resources and the quality assurance of medications. Understand the concepts of formulary recommendations, off-label use, and non-formulary drugs in hospital settings.
