Drug usage evaluation of warfarin sodium: the need for improved patient education.
Due to documented problems encountered during therapy, the potential for drug-drug interactions, and possible readmissions due to therapy complications, the Ohio State University Department of Pharmacy decided to conduct a drug usage evaluation (DUE) of warfarin sodium. The results of their DUE are presented below.
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Ohio State University Hospitals, Columbus.
D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D004363:Drug Utilization / Q000592:standards*; D006785:Hospitals, University / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital; D008510:Medication Systems, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D009820:Ohio; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010607:Pharmacy Service, Hospital; D010606:Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee; D011517:Prothrombin Time; D014859:Warfarin / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D014859:Warfarin