ABSTRACT
Learning Objectives: After reading this chapter and working through the case the reader will be able to:
1. Explain the term evidence-based formulary and describe its importance 2. Explain the function of the pharmacy and therapeutics committee and list
its required membership 3. Define the terms patient-centered care, pharmaceutical care, medication
therapy management, accountable care, and the medical home. 4. Provide at least three types of pharmacy practice plans and explain the pros
and cons of each 5. Explain the importance of having a plan to develop clinical pharmacy ser-
vices and achieve safe, effective, and evidence-based medication therapy, and how the plan should be developed
Introduction ............................................................................................................ 190 Getting the Drugs Right: Evidence-Based Formulary ........................................... 190
Formulary .......................................................................................................... 190 Formulary System ............................................................................................. 191 Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee ............................................................ 193
Composition ................................................................................................. 193 Drug Use Evaluation ......................................................................................... 194
DUE Process................................................................................................. 195 Keys to a Successful DUE Process .............................................................. 198
Practice Model Options .......................................................................................... 198 Patient-Centered Care/Pharmaceutical Care .......................................................... 201 Medication Therapy Management .........................................................................204
