title: The role of the hospital pharmacist in cost control and antibiotic policy.
abstract: The pharmacist provides a vital role in the management of antibiotic policy. Consumers and payers demand quality care at a significantly reduced price. It is imperative that health care adapt to the times. Physicians must be involved in all phases of programmes that are viewed as cost saving. These programmes should integrate and document both clinical and financial aspects of care.
authors.affiliation: Pharmacy, Alexandria Hospital, 4320 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA 22304, USA.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Milkovich
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000191:economics*; D003363:Cost Control; D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D016527:Drug Costs; D006801:Humans; D010595:Pharmacists; D010607:Pharmacy Service, Hospital / Q000191:economics*; D012380:Role; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents