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Multi-level Support |
Formulary Management Advising on drug products available on the Ontario Drug Benefit Program to ensure reduced costs to residents and administration. |
Cost Containment Minimizing wastage, over-use and unnecessary re-ordering of prescriptions by closely monitoring frequency and overall therapy. |
Pharmaco - Therapy Drug Monitoring Preventing unnecessary drug overlap, interaction, drug allergy and interference with established resident diagnosis. |
Clinical Consultation Advising facility staff on interaction relating to new drugs, adverse reactions, alternative therapies and total profile assessment. |
Drug Utilization Review Analyzing drug usage in the facility supported by statistical data with an objective to reduce the total number of medications and times of daily administration. |