Drug Formulary Review articles from February 2009

Drug Formulary Review archives from February 2009

Pharmacists need to be involved in a pain management team.
February 1, 2009... Pharmacists need to be involved in a pain management team Experts offer examples of support role Hospitals need a pharmacist who specializes in pain management on board, although this model hasn't taken off as a trend as quickly as...

Health system's pain management model has safety, service advantages.
February 1, 2009... Health system's pain management model has safety, service advantages Developing inpatient pharmacy model is challenge Hospitals could improve the overall care of patients who are admitted for surgery, palliative care, or for diseases...

Experts discuss complex issues related to hospital pain management.
February 1, 2009... Experts discuss complex issues related to hospital pain management Troubleshooting is big part of job Hospitals that have pain management teams with pharmacists on board benefit from having a medication specialist help improve safety...

Hospital pharmacists can take lead in providing pain medicine guidance.
February 1, 2009... Hospital pharmacists can take lead in providing pain medicine guidance Here are some expert suggestions Clinical pharmacists have many skills that would be of great use on hospital pain management teams, including conducting thorough...

Researchers find differences in outcomes, costs among diagnoses.
February 1, 2009... Researchers find differences in outcomes, costs among diagnoses Mortality differed by medication, comorbidity Investigators have found that patients who are admitted to hospitals with heart failure as a secondary diagnosis often had a...

Software Strategies: Implement strategies to improve dispensing safety.
February 1, 2009... Implement strategies to improve dispensing safety Steps could help small hospitals, as well Most hospitals, large and small, have medication dispensing cabinets. But the question is: Are you using these devices to maximize their safety...