1.7) STG and EML Flashcards
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Define STG
STGs are systemically developed statements that assist prescribers in deciding on appropriate treatments for specific clinical problems
STG stands for
Standard treatment Guidelines
STGs reflect
consensus on optimal treatment options within a health system
STGs aim to
beneficially influence prescribing behaviour att levels of care
WHO describes essential medicines
as those that satisfy the priority healthcare needs of the population
Essential medicines are intended to be available
- within health systems
- at all times
- in adequate quantities
- appropriate dosage forms
- with assured quality and adequate info
- at an affordable price for individual and community
Inappropriate prescribing is
manifestation of irrational medication use behaviour
inappropriate prescribing occurs
when medicines are not prescribed following guidelines based on scientific evidence to ensure safe, effective and economic use
STGs provide
tool for healthcare providers to give quality, standardized care at an affordable cost
EDP stands for
Essential drugs programme
EDP was establishes in terms of
National Drug Policy NDP
NDP was implemented in
1996
NDP aims to
provide equal access to medicines for all south africans through EDP programs
EDP includes
EML: essential medicines list
STG
High cost of medicines necessitated the
development and constant review of national STG and EML
rational for maintaining STG and EML is to
-provide equal access to medicines
-improve supply of limited items
-lower the costs of medicines procured
criteria for selecting essential medicines in SA are based on
WHO guidelines for drawing up a national EML
Essential medicines are selected with regard to
-disease prevalence
-evidence of efficacy and safety
-comparative cost
Should STGs and EMLs be updated regularly
yes
STGs and EMLs updated based on
-new therapeutic options and changing therapeutic needs
-ensure medicine quality
-ensure continued development of better medicines, medicines for emerging diseases and medicines to meet changing resistance patterns
Effective healthcare requires
balance between preventive and curative services
Deficient element in curative services is
adequate supply of appropriate medicinces
Commitment to NDP to
-ensure avalability and accessability of essential medicines to all citizens
-ensure safety, efficacy and quality of medicines
-ensure good prescribing and dispensing practices
-promote rational use of medicines by prescribers, dispensers and patients thru provision of necessary training, education and info
-promote individual responsibility for health, preventive care and informed decision making
