Drug formulary commentary: an integrated health systems approach.
Integrated health systems create opportunities and challenges for pharmacists in developing approaches to provision of pharmaceutical care and services. A fundamental area for integration is drug formulary management. This commentary addresses the need for pharmacists in integrated systems to first create a vision of success. From there, pharmacists can capitalize on their expertise in drug formulary management to create and win in terms of quality and cost for the entire system.
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Multicare Medical Center, Tacoma, WA 98405, USA.
D003142:Communication; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care; D019033:Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004345:Drug Industry; D005569:Formularies as Topic; D007255:Information Services; D015279:Organizational Culture; D014481:United States