title: Antimicrobial drug use monitoring by a hospital pharmacy.
abstract: An antimicrobial drug use monitoring program which also provides clinical pharmacy services in a 635-bed hospital is described. The program includes culture sensitivity monitoring, antimicrobial use monitoring, aminoglycoside monitoring, physician consultation and reporting of results to the medical staff. It requires 34 hours of pharmacist time per month, at an estimated annual cost of #4,100.
mesh_terms: D000617:Aminoglycosides; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D004363:Drug Utilization; D006801:Humans; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic; D010607:Pharmacy Service, Hospital; D014600:Utilization Review
chemical_list: D000617:Aminoglycosides; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents