Hospital Formulary-An Educational Review (Review Article)

Author(s): Ravinandan AP*, Usha DS, Shravanya K Suresh, Mohammed Mustafa.G and Hunsur Nagendra Vishwas

Abstract: Hospital formulary is a revised compilation of pharmaceutical agents including supplemental particulars approved by the Pharmacy and Therapeutic Committee, which review the current clinical decision. Foremost objective of developing a Hospital formulary is to provide rationality and normalize the variation in the prescribing patterns of the physicians. Formulary acts as a source to health care professionals as it provides detailed knowledge about the drugs available in the present health care system. Clinical pharmacists with the help of members of the PTC put lot of efforts to create a hospital formulary which is having appropriate format, concise, easy to handle. Regular upgrading of the formulary with new drugs and latest scientific information are key aspects in the successful implementation of formulary activity.

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