DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF PEDIATRIC DRUG FORMULARY IN TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL, ERODE.
Journal Title: UNKNOWN - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 1
Abstract
ObjectivesTo develop and evaluate a pediatric hospital formulary in a tertiary care hospital erode. 2)To provide an updated information about the use of medicines to physicians, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals in the hospital for appropriate use of the drugsMethodsThe prospective developmental study was carried out in a tertiary care hospital, Erode, Tamil Nadu for a period of six months. A survey was conducted using a validated questionnaire for the identification of the need and content of pediatric formulary among physicians in the hospital.The pediatric formulary was developed and the quality was evaluated using a validated questionnaire form.The content of the formulary was framed based on the opinion of physicians.ResultsThe prepared pediatric formulary was assessed with the validated feedback questionnaire. Out of 58 doctors 50 (86.2%) doctors were satisfied with the developed formulary for about 29 (50%) doctors formulary was very useful in their clinical practice and. The necessity of pediatric formulary was supported by 80 % of physcians at first but after the implementation of formulary 86% were highly satisfied with the formulary and appreciated the work that was carried out to a great level.Conclusion The formulary was handy, user friendly and saves the precious time of busy physician. It may also promotesthe safe and effective use of medicines thereby minimizing drug related problems in pediatric population. Key words: Formulary, paediatrics, clinical practice. Â
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Neethu Td, Amy Jaibu, Mariya Raju
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