Healthy Skepticism Library item: 8343

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Publication type: Journal Article

Sukkari SR, Sasich LD, Nicholls PJ.
Promoting therapeutic information to the medical staff: evidence-based formulary
Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal 1996; 4:(1):48-55

Abstract:

A hospital formulary- and research-based model for the transfer of clinically relevant research information about drugs to prescribers with the goal of improving prescribing behavior is presented. A key element of the coordinated program is that physicians practice within an environment where competing influences affect prescribing behavior, and drug advertising is one important influence. Clinically relevant research about drugs is necessary, but by itself is not sufficient to ensure its use. A formulary organized by licensed indications and based on the evidence-based paradigm as a central element in an ongoing process to improve prescribing behavior by promoting the use of clinically relevant research is proposed.