title: Drug information services on a subscription basis.
abstract: A hospital-based drug information service (DIS) which provides services to five hospitals and a local pharmaceutical association on a subscription basis is described. The two methods of subscription are (1) a monthly fee based on hospital bed size, and (2) a fee per question. The fee based on hospital bed size allows unlimited DIS use and provides a guaranteed income. The fee per question is suitable for private practitioners and those hospitals requiring less frequent DIS use. The pharmaceutical association is billed a flat monthly rate which is paid out of membership dues. The DIS staffing, work load, reference sources, budget and mode of operation are discussed.
mesh_terms: D002140:California; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; D006761:Hospitals; D006801:Humans; D007255:Information Services; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations / Q000008:administration & dosage; D010595:Pharmacists; D010607:Pharmacy Service, Hospital; D012957:Societies, Pharmaceutical
chemical_list: D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations