How a CQI program improved aminoglycoside use in a community hospital.
The P & T Committee of our institution, a 285-bed, non-tertiary care regional medical center, undertook a study to evaluate the use of the aminoglycoside amikacin sulfate (Amikin). Results of an initial DUE, a follow-up to an educational effort, and the estimated annual cost savings that could be achieved with appropriate prescribing of aminoglycosides are presented.
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College of Pharmacy, University of Geogia, Athens.
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D000617:Aminoglycosides / Q000191:economics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D017046:Cost Savings; D016527:Drug Costs; D017723:Drug Utilization Review / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards*; D005845:Georgia; D006744:Hospital Bed Capacity, 100 to 299; D006764:Hospitals, Community; D010607:Pharmacy Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards*; D010606:Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee; D017749:Total Quality Management / Q000458:organization & administration*