Healthy Skepticism Library item: 9243

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Publication type: Journal Article

Sukkari SR, Sasich LD, Nicholls PJ.
Promoting research to the medical staff: reorganized hospital formulary as a key element in the transfer of scientifically relevant drug information
ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting 1994 Dec; 29:P-347

Abstract:

The potential of the hospital formulary system to guide physicians in prescribing the best drugs has not been realized. We describe a model for the transfer of clinically relevant research information about drugs to prescribers with the goal of improving prescribing behavior. Key elements of the coordinated implementation model are; physicians practice within an environment where competing influences affect prescribing behavior, drug advertising being one important influence; clinically relevant research about drugs is necessary, but by itself is not sufficient to ensure its use. We propose 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.