Evidence-Based Pharmacotherapy
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Introductory textbook for evidence-based pharmacy practice courses. Practical guide for pharmacists and other health professionals seeking to incorporate evidence-based medicine into practice. Includes CD-ROM with Web-based tutorials and additional exercises and resources. First book to incorporate evidence-based medicine and medication use in the treatment and prevention of disease. Succinct, easy-to-read format provides a roadmap for clinicians to follow in applying the best studies in the clinical literature to the care of their patients.

About the Authors
Elaine Chiquette, PharmD
Adjunct Clinical Faculty at the University of Texas
Health Science Center at San Antonio
Methodologist for the U.S. Pharmacopeia
Medical Science Liaison for Medical Affairs
Amylin Pharmaceuticals
San Antonio, TX

L. Michael Posey, RPh
President
Pharmacy Editorial & News Services (PENS)
Athens, GA

Contributing Authors Include —
Strite SA, Stuart ME, contributing authors. Chapter 7. Applying Evidence-Based Pharmacotherapy to Formulary Decisions

Publisher
American Pharmacists Association (APhA)

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Reference
Chiquette E, Posey LM. Evidence-based Pharmacotherapy. American Pharmacists Association. APhA Publications; 1 edition (January 15, 2007).
ISBN-10: 1582120684
ISBN-13: 978-1582120683

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This chapter provides insights into how an evidence-based approach is vitally important to help inform the decisions reached by formulary managers and pharmacy & therapeutics committees. Specifically, it explains (1) what a formulary system is, (2) the advantages and disadvantages of utilizing a formulary system, (3) the qualities of an effective system, including details about an evidence- and value-based approach, (4) how to conduct scientific, clinical and economic drug reviews, and (5) how to effectively – and efficiently -- use various resources available to ensure high quality of the information used to support formulary decisions. A glossary of terms is included at the end of this section. More...

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