Drug Formulary Review Archives – January 1, 2010
January 1, 2010
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Web-based technology is tidal wave, carrying hospital pharmacy's future
Hospitals increasingly will create pharmacy information technology (IT) positions as the web-based information age ushers in the use of the Internet for enhancing pharmacy careers, educating pharmacists and the public, and communicating with patients, experts say. -
Patient communication is heading to the web
One of the most promising and exciting aspects of web technology is the potential it has for transforming how pharmacists and other clinicians educate and communicate with patients, experts say. -
Web technology is here! Now how do you best use it?
When pharmacy professionals move toward using web technology in their practice there are three main domains to consider, including using the web for a personal and professional presence, using the web for self-education as well as educating the public, and using the web to communicate with patients and educate them about their disease and adherence. -
New drugs force hospital P&Ts to make some tough decisions
Hospital pharmacy and therapeutics (P&T) committees continually face challenges in balancing the needs of patients for better, safer drugs with the need of the hospital to make formulary decisions that are financially, as well as therapeutically, feasible. -
Pharmacy supervisor offers advice on evaluating carousel technology
Before hospital pharmacy directors and health systems invest in new and expensive technology such as carousel/packager equipment, they need to research its use to ensure this will work within their system's culture and infrastructure. -
Summary Points: You've received approval to buy new technology, so now what?
Once a health system pharmacy receives approval to buy expensive new technology, such as carousel and packager equipment, it's time to put that money to the most efficient use, an expert says.