Preparation of a Hospital Formulary
Purpose: To develop a list of approved medications supporting safe patient care.
Steps:
Committee Formation: The Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee, including pharmacists, physicians, and nurses, oversees development.
Medication Review: Evaluates medications based on efficacy, safety, cost, and patient needs.
Selection: Chooses medications according to evidence-based practices.
Documentation: Details guidelines, dosing, and contraindications.
Approval: Formulary is submitted to hospital authorities for final approval.
Revision of a Hospital Formulary
Purpose: To update the formulary with the latest evidence and therapeutic needs.
Frequency: Regularly, such as annually, with updates for significant new data or medications.
Steps:
Monitoring: Reviews usage, new approvals, guidelines, and staff feedback.
Assessment: Evaluates continued relevance, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
Additions/Deletions: Adjusts formulary as needed for safety and efficacy.
Updates: Revises dosing, interactions, and indications.
Approval: Revised formulary is approved and communicated to stakeholders.
Both preparation and revision of a Hospital Formulary focus on patient safety and effective therapeutic outcomes.