Antibiotic formulary selection.
review · Level V
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Abstract
Physicians worldwide are being forced to consider economics in the care of patients. In most hospitals, antibiotics are a steadily increasing segment of the pharmacy budget. This article discusses how the authors used drug pharmacokinetics, restriction policies, and cost benefit analysis to design a cost-effective antibiotic formulary.
Medical subject headings
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
- Drug Utilization Review
- Formularies, Hospital as Topic
- Medication Systems, Hospital