The driving force in hospital formularies: economics versus efficacy

摘要: The rising cost of pharmaceuticals has created a focus on hospital containment. From 1990 to 2000, spending prescription drugs increased 200%. Through variety mechanisms and contracting, formularies have become increasingly more restrictive. Physician choice with regard antibiotics specifically is becoming limited. field pharmacoeconomics looks at the effectiveness we use. pressures pharmaceutical industry hospitals are reviewed here discussion antibiotic prophylaxis, new expensive therapies, physician responsibility. driving force behind formulary design often economic, whereas desires efficacy. This review discusses some key issues related drug costs expenditures.