4. P&T Committee Flashcards
What is the primary goal of P&T Committee?
improvement of patient outcomes
Evaluation, selection, and therapeutic use of drugs and related devices is a responsibility of the P&T committee. (T/F)
True
The Chair of P&T committee is usually who?
a physician
P&T committee is a system that continuously evaluate medications based on efficacy and safety alone. (T/F)
False: cost
on formulary
available for general use
restricted drug
steps must be met before drug can be prescribed
What are ways a drug can be restricted?
- patient criteria for use must be met
- limited to specific providers
non-formulary
not readily available, but should have a mechanism to obtain if needed
P&T committee improves patient care by reducing ________________.
variations in clinical practice
Uses ________-based guidelines to establish ________-specific guidelines.
- evidence
- hospital
Consensus approach that provides best outcomes for the ______ of patients with specific diagnosis.
majority
