Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee

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What is the primary purpose of listing medications alphabetically in the index of a Formulary?

To enable easy location of medications by class

What is a key characteristic of pharmaceutical equivalents?

They contain the same active ingredient(s) and are chemically identical in strength and concentration

What is the primary goal of therapeutic interchange?

To reduce the cost of therapy while maintaining quality

What is typically required for a therapeutic interchange arrangement?

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what settings are all drugs that may be therapeutically interchanged acceptable to the formulary?

<p>In some settings, but not all</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a P&T committee in therapeutic interchange?

<p>To approve therapeutic interchange arrangements</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of routinely reviewing and revising therapeutic interchange decisions?

<p>To ensure that therapeutic interchange decisions remain relevant and effective</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between pharmaceutical equivalents and therapeutically equivalent products?

<p>Pharmaceutical equivalents are chemically identical, while therapeutically equivalent products are expected to produce essentially the same therapeutic outcome</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using therapeutically equivalent products?

<p>They are expected to produce essentially the same therapeutic outcome</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a pharmacist in therapeutic interchange?

<p>To dispense the most cost-effective products under arrangements with an authorized prescriber</p> Signup and view all the answers

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