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What is drug utilization review (DUR)?
What is drug utilization review (DUR)?
- A review of medication use only after medication is dispensed
- A review of medication use only during the course of treatment
- An authorized, structured, ongoing review of prescribing, dispensing and use of medication (correct)
- An unauthorized review of medication use
What is the main purpose of DUR programs?
What is the main purpose of DUR programs?
- To provide free medications to patients.
- To increase the cost of health care resources.
- To help managed health care systems understand, interpret, evaluate and improve the prescribing, administration and use of medications. (correct)
- To limit the access of patients to certain medications.
What is the purpose of DUR programs?
What is the purpose of DUR programs?
- To limit the availability of medication to patients
- To discourage patients from taking medication
- To ensure appropriate medication decision-making and positive patient outcomes (correct)
- To provide patients with unlimited access to medication
Who benefits from DUR programs?
Who benefits from DUR programs?
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Which category of DUR involves evaluation of a patient's drug therapy before medication is dispensed?
Which category of DUR involves evaluation of a patient's drug therapy before medication is dispensed?
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What is the role of pharmacists in the DUR process?
What is the role of pharmacists in the DUR process?
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