Structure and activities of pharmacy and therapeutics committees among public hospitals in South Africa; findings and implications
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DOI: 10.1080/17512433.2017.1364625
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction: The WHO identified Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committees (PTCs) as a pivotal model to promote rational medicine use in hospitals. This matches a key South African (SA) government objective to establish PTCs in all… read more here.
Keywords: therapeutics committees; pharmacy therapeutics; formulary management; structure activities ... See more keywords
Implementation and monitoring of decisions by pharmacy and therapeutics committees in South African public sector hospitals
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DOI: 10.1080/17512433.2018.1545572
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction: The National Drug Policy in South Africa has achieved its objective in establishing and strengthening Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committees (PTCs) in public sector hospitals. However, little is known about the implementation of decisions… read more here.
Keywords: therapeutics committees; pharmacy therapeutics; public sector; sector hospitals ... See more keywords
Evaluating the effectiveness of drug and therapeutics committees (DTCs) in controlling irrational drug use: A retrospective analysis
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DOI: 10.1111/jcpt.13634
Abstract: This study aimed to explore methods to optimize the function of Drug and Therapeutics Committees (DTCs) in controlling irrational drug use. Clinical pharmacologists contribute their specific knowledge and skills to DTCs and help guide rational… read more here.
Keywords: therapeutics committees; controlling irrational; committees dtcs; drug therapeutics ... See more keywords