title: Advances in computer-based pharmacy systems.
abstract: This paper summarizes recent advances in computer-based pharmacy information systems for both hospitalized and ambulatory patients. It discusses the clinical pharmacy applications of: pharmacokinetic modeling (which allows for the optimization of patient-specific dosage regimens); drug interaction and adverse drug therapy monitoring (to decrease therapeutic problems); intravenous additive and hyperalimentation programs (to aid in formulating complex solutions); drug usage review (to develop and utilize guidelines for appropriate prescribing); drug information services; and drug distribution systems. Administrative and management control systems are briefly described. Automated label preparation and identification of patient noncompliance with physician-directed therapy are also described. The advantages of a computerized integrated hospital information system are also discussed.
mesh_terms: D000553:Ambulatory Care; D003201:Computers; D004339:Drug Compounding; D004346:Drug Information Services; D004347:Drug Interactions; D004348:Drug Labeling; D011307:Drug Prescriptions; D006801:Humans; D007255:Information Services; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D010605:Pharmacy Administration