Publications by authors named "Alphonsus U Okpara"
Am Health Drug Benefits
May 2011
Article Synopsis
- The Harris County Hospital District in Houston operates a publicly funded pharmacy department with a focus on cost-effective medication management, utilizing a closed formulary system and a $75 million budget.
- The formulary management involves the Pharmacy & Therapeutics committee and five therapeutic subcommittees, which facilitate decision-making and ensure the safe use of medications across various specialties.
- The strategies used in this hospital system may serve as beneficial models for other pharmacy departments serving low-income populations, aiming to improve formulary management and cost-effectiveness.
