Retrospective analysis of formulary restriction demonstrates significant cost savings.
Concurrent and retrospective analyses of drug use may be needed to ensure that formulary conversions are achieving the desired results. The department of pharmaceutical services at Botsford General Hospital, a 325-bed community teaching hospital in Farmington Hills, Mich., analyzed the impact of a formulary H2-receptor antagonist conversion and demonstrated that quality of care was maintained with significant cost savings achieved.
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D002927:Cimetidine / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017046:Cost Savings; D004363:Drug Utilization; D015738:Famotidine / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005572:Formularies, Hospital as Topic; D006635:Histamine H2 Antagonists / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards*; D006745:Hospital Bed Capacity, 300 to 499; D006801:Humans; D008824:Michigan; D010607:Pharmacy Service, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D011899:Ranitidine / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use