Using automated pharmacy records to assess the management of tuberculosis.
We used automated pharmacy dispensing data to characterize tuberculosis (TB) management for 45 health maintenance organization (HMO) members. Pharmacy records distinguished patients treated in HMOs from those treated elsewhere. For cases treated in HMOs, they provided useful information about appropriateness of prescribed regimens and adherence to therapy.
Subramanyan
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Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Yokoe
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Sharnprapai
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Nardell
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McCray
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Platt
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D000328:Adult; D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006279:Health Maintenance Organizations; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008404:Massachusetts; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010594:Pharmacies; D014376:Tuberculosis / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000995:Antitubercular Agents